europe Flashcards

1
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What is the largest country in Europe by area?

A

Russia

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2
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Which city is known as the capital of France?

A

Paris

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3
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True or False: The European Union has 27 member states.

A

True

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4
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What river is the longest in Europe?

A

The Volga River

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5
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Fill in the blank: The currency used by most EU countries is the ______.

A

Euro

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6
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Which mountain range separates Europe from Asia?

A

The Ural Mountains

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7
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What is the smallest country in Europe?

A

Vatican City

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8
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Which two countries are connected by the English Channel?

A

England and France

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9
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What is the main governing body of the European Union?

A

The European Commission

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10
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Who wrote ‘The Prince’ and is considered a political philosopher from Europe?

A

Niccolò Machiavelli

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11
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True or False: The Schengen Area allows for passport-free travel between member countries.

A

True

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12
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Which European country is known for its neutrality and is not a member of the EU?

A

Switzerland

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13
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is a major cultural and historical landmark in Rome.

A

Colosseum

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14
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What is the primary language spoken in Spain?

A

Spanish

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15
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Which country is famous for its fjords?

A

Norway

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16
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What is the capital city of Italy?

A

Rome

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17
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Which European country is known as the Land of a Thousand Lakes?

A

Finland

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18
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True or False: The Euro is the official currency of all European countries.

A

False

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19
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What is the primary religion in Greece?

A

Eastern Orthodox Christianity

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20
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Which city is known as the financial capital of Europe?

A

London

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21
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What is the official language of Belgium?

A

Dutch, French, and German

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22
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is a famous art museum located in Paris.

A

Louvre

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23
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What event marked the beginning of the European Union?

A

The Maastricht Treaty

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24
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Which country is the largest producer of wine in Europe?

A

Italy

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What is the capital of Germany?
Berlin
26
True or False: The Danube River flows through 10 countries.
True
27
What is the name of the famous clock tower in London?
Big Ben
28
Which European country is known for its tulips and windmills?
The Netherlands
29
What is the main language spoken in Portugal?
Portuguese
30
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the highest mountain in the Alps.
Mont Blanc
31
What is the capital of Austria?
Vienna
32
Which European country is famous for its castles and the story of Dracula?
Romania
33
True or False: The Baltic states include Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
True
34
What is the primary language spoken in Hungary?
Hungarian
35
Which European city is known for its canals and gondolas?
Venice
36
What is the capital of Sweden?
Stockholm
37
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a famous historical site in Athens, Greece.
Acropolis
38
Which country is known for its neutrality during both World Wars?
Switzerland
39
What is the official currency of the United Kingdom?
Pound Sterling
40
True or False: The Rhine River flows through Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands.
True
41
Which country is known as the 'Emerald Isle'?
Ireland
42
What is the capital of Norway?
Oslo
43
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the longest river in the UK.
River Severn
44
Which city is known as the cultural capital of Europe?
Paris
45
What is the primary language spoken in Finland?
Finnish
46
Which European country has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Italy
47
True or False: The Euro is used in all European countries.
False
48
What is the capital city of Denmark?
Copenhagen
49
Which country is known for the city of Dubrovnik?
Croatia
50
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a famous festival held in Munich, Germany.
Oktoberfest
51
What is the capital of Iceland?
Reykjavik
52
Which European country is known for its chocolate and watches?
Switzerland
53
True or False: The Alps are located in Northern Europe.
False
54
What is the capital of Hungary?
Budapest
55
Which city is known for the historic Colosseum?
Rome
56
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the largest lake in Europe.
Lake Ladoga
57
What is the capital of Slovakia?
Bratislava
58
Which country is famous for the Leaning Tower of Pisa?
Italy
59
True or False: The Mediterranean Sea borders only Southern Europe.
False
60
What is the capital of Bulgaria?
Sofia
61
Which European country is known for its rich Viking history?
Norway
62
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the main political body of the European Union.
European Parliament
63
What is the capital of Estonia?
Tallinn
64
Which country is known for its extensive history of art and architecture, including the Parthenon?
Greece
65
True or False: The European continent is entirely located in the Northern Hemisphere.
False
66
What is the capital of Latvia?
Riga
67
Which country is known for the historic city of Prague?
Czech Republic
68
Fill in the blank: The ______ is an important cultural and historical city in Turkey.
Istanbul
69
What is the capital of Lithuania?
Vilnius
70
Which European country has a famous festival called La Tomatina?
Spain
71
True or False: The Eiffel Tower is located in Berlin.
False