European Unit Review

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European Unit Review

Use the following questions to help you to prepare for the Europe Unit Test. You should also use your notes and worksheets to help you prepare. Please note the test questions will not be limited to this study guide.

1. Be able to label the following countries/physical features and name the capitals of these countries. (Plus 3 additional European countries of your choice.)

1. Germany
2. France
3. Spain
4. Italy
5. United Kingdom
6. Mediterranean Sea
7. English Channel
8. Alps
9. Danube River
10. Rhine River

1. Define: landlocked -

Pass -

Navigable -

1. The longest river in Europe is the ______.

1. What is the largest country in Europe?What is the smallest country in Europe?

1. What five countries make up Scandinavia?

1. What four regions make up the United Kingdom?

1. What two countries are found on the British Isles?

1. What environmental issues does Europe have? How do leaders attempt to deal with those issues?

1. What is acid rain?How has acid rain affected the landmarks of Europe?

1. What happened at Chernobyl? Where was it and why is it considered the worst nuclear disaster?

1. What was the first group to practice democracy?

1. How does the Roman Empire still influence the world today?

1. What were John Locke’s ideas and how did that inspire America?

1. Who was Martin Luther and what was he responsible for doing?

1. Who is the leader of the Roman Catholic Church?

1. How did the period of exploration change Europe?

1. During the Enlightenment, European’s focused on ______rather than faith and tradition.

1. Whose theory about the natural rights of man inspired revolutions in America?

1. What is the European Union?

1. What is the common currency of the European Union?

1. How has the European Union improved life in Europe?

1. Art, literature and music were influenced by what other cultural element?

1. What religion has had the most influence on European life? What are the other major religions found in Europe?

1. What is the chunnel?

1. What is a Parliamentary Democracy? Give some examples of nations where this government is found.

1. Which continental landmass is connected to Europe?

1. What is the most plentiful fuel resource in Europe?

1. How does Europe attempt to limit its dependence on oil?

1. What does Renaissance mean? What effected life prior to the Renaissance that merited a period being labeled this?