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Geography of Europe

REVIEW GAME

WINNING

TEAM

RECEIVES +5 points

on

TOMORROW’S TEST

and

CANDY!

RULES of PLAY

 2 teams equally split by DNM, M, and E standards.

 1 player from each team goes to the front of the room and sits in the HOT seat to answer the question.

 The team whose player answers the question correctly earns points for their team.

 Sportsmanship points are awarded and taken away (no whispering answers if it’s not your turn, no arguing with the teacher, and no arguing with teammates or opponents).

HOW THE GAME IS PLAYED

 1 person from each team comes up to the front.

 The question will be projected on the screen

 The first team member to hit the easy button is allowed first chance to answer the question.

 If they answer the question correctly they are awarded points

 If they answer the question incorrectly they lose points and the other team has a chance to steal for DOUBLE the points!

 At the end of the game the team that has the most points

WINS the bonus points on the test and the candy.

Are you ready kids?

I can’t hear you!

Question 1

One of the 3 mountain ranges in Europe, this one is the highest.

Alps

Answer

Question 2

This nation located in Western Europe, borders the North

Sea and is between France and the

Netherlands.

Belgium

Answer

Question 3

This geographic term is described as a broad passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water.

Channel

Answer

Question 4

Europe’s second largest river that empties into the

Black Sea

Answer

Danube River

Question 5

This nation in

Western Europe borders the Bay of Biscay and the

English Channel.

France

Answer

Question 6

This nation in

Central Europe borders the Baltic

Sea and the North

Sea, between the

Netherlands and

Poland.

Germany

Answer

Question 7

This physical feature makes up the countries of Portugal and

Spain

Answer

Iberian Peninsula

Question 8

This nation in

Southern Europe is a peninsula extending into the central

Mediterranean

Sea.

Italy

Answer

Question 9

This body of water is south of Italy.

Answer

Mediterranean Sea

Question 10

This geographic term is described as a land mass that projects (goes above) well above its surroundings.

Mountain

Answer

Question 11

This geographic term is described as an area of land that is almost surrounded by water. Italy is an example of one.

Peninsula

Answer

Question 12

A broad area of land that is gently rolling or almost flat.

Plain

Answer

Question 13

This nation in central Europe is east of

Germany.

Poland

Answer

Question 15

The Pyrenees

Mountains separates this country from

Spain.

France

Answer

Question16

This physical feature is described as a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek).

River

Answer

Question 17

The largest country in Europe

Considered part of Europe and North

Asia borders the

Arctic Ocean and is between Europe and the North Pacific

Ocean.

Russia

Answer

Question 18

This physical feature makes up the countries of Norway and

Sweden.

Answer

Scandinavian Peninsula

Question 20

This nation in

Southwestern

Europe borders the

Mediterranean Sea and is located near the North Atlantic

Ocean, Bay of

Biscay, and

Pyrenees Mountain.

It is also Southwest of France.

Spain

Answer

Question 21

This mountain range forms a massive divider between France and Spain.

Pyrenees

Answer

Question 22

This river flows through Germany and is one of the longest and most important rivers in

Europe due to the goods for trade that travel this river by ship.

Rhine River

Answer

Question 23

This wide body of water separates the

UK and

France.

Answer

English Channel

Question 24

This nation in

Eastern Europe, borders the Black

Sea and is between

Poland, Romania, and Moldova in the west and Russia in the east.

Ukraine

Answer

Question 25

Because it is an island nation it is easy to defend due to its location.

Answer

United Kingdom

Question 26

This mountain range is a natural boundary between

Europe and Asia and is located in

Russia.

Ural Mountains

Answer

Question 27

 This type of map shows the location of landforms like deserts, mountains, and plains.

Physical Map

Answer

Question 28

This type of map shows government or man-made boundaries, states, and countries.

Political Map

Answer

Question 29

Of the three environmental issues this one took place in the Ukraine and had to do with a nuclear explosion spreading radiation throughout parts of

Europe.

Chernobyl

Answer

Question 30

Of the three environmental issues an effect of this one is harm to lakes, rivers, and streams. In addition to killing fish and other wildlife. You may also notice the long-term damage to buildings, bridges, and statues.

Acid Rain

Answer

Question 31

Of the three environmental issues an immediate cause of this one is the burning of fossil fuels.

Air Pollution

Answer

Question 32

Which European country is known for acid rain?

Germany

Answer

Question 33

Of the three countries on the screen which one has the most benefit of trade due to its location?

Answer

United Kingdom

Question 34

Which of the three countries on the screen would be best to live in terms of mild Mediterranean climate?

Italy

Answer

Question 35

Of the following categories, which one would most likely decide if a country is going to be wealthy in what they produce?

Climate

Location

Natural Resources

Answer

Natural Resources

Question 36

All the knowledge and values shared by a society that make up a group’s way of life. Language and religion are examples.

Culture

Answer

Question 37

Two languages spoken in Ukraine.

Answer

Ukranian and Russian

Question 38

 Two languages spoken in Belgium.

Answer

French and German (Dutch/Flemish is accepted too)

Question 39

The official language spoken in France.

French

Answer

Question 40

The official language spoken in

Germany.

German

Answer

Question 41

Of the 10 European countries we have studied you probably would not have a hard time speaking to the citizens in

English. Which country is this?

Answer

United Kingdom

Question 42

If you visited Poland the people you meet would speak this language.

Polish

Answer

Question 43

If you visited Spain the people you meet would speak this language.

Spanish

Answer

Question 44

The official language spoken in Italy

Italian

Answer

Question 45

The belief that there is only one god is known as _____.

Monotheism

Answer

Question 46

Followers of this religion believe that

Mohammad is Allah’s (God’s) messenger.

Islam

Answer

Question 47

Followers of this religion believe that

Jesus came to earth to die for the sins of man.

Christianity

Answer

Question 48

Followers of this religion have a holy book called the Torah, which is the first

5 books of the Old Testament.

Judaism

Answer

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