Name
__________________________________________Period__________
West-Central Europe
Section 2
France & The Benelux Countries
Is France’s largest city and one of its most popular tourist attractions.
1.
2. In ancient times, France was part of a region called ______________.
3. During World War II, France and the Benelux Countries were invaded
by_____________________________,
4. The Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral are tow famous landmarks in the French city of
___________________.
5. The location of the Benelux Countries has led to _____________________ but has also provided
________________.
6. The Benelux Countries are also known as the ______________________
________________________________.
7. _______________________________ is a style of painting developed by French artists that uses rippling
light to create an impression of a scene.
8. Brussels, the capital of _____________________ is considered a ____________________ city because of
its many
foreign influences.
9. _____________________ is the capital of the Netherlands.
10.
Most people in France belong to the ____________________________ religion and speak
___________________.
11.
______________________ is the capital of Austria.
12.
The ________________________
__________________________ inspired the American
Revolution and the
development of modern democracy.
13-17. Complete the timeline below.
Celts
_________ __________ _____________
____________
__________
________
___/\__________/\_______/\___________/\_______________/\______________/\__________________/\____
50 B.C.
400-800
1066 A.D.
1337-1453
1789 A.D.
1815 A.D.
18. The capital of France is
.
19. The Dutch use __________________________ ,or earthen walls, in addition to dams and pumps to hold
back the sea.
20. What was the first empire to conquer and rule Gaul?____________________________
21. What group conquered much of Gaul after Roman rule ended in the AD
400’s?___________________________
ON BACK
Name
__________________________________________Period__________
22. Which ruler took control of France and conquered much of Europe after the French
Revolution?________________
23. Belgium has been troubled by regional conflicts over _________________________________________.