Europe and Russia Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is the capital of Russia?
Moscow
True or False: The European Union includes Russia.
False
What mountain range separates Europe and Asia?
The Ural Mountains
Which country is the largest in Europe by area?
Russia
Fill in the blank: The currency used in the Eurozone is called the _____.
Euro
What is the main purpose of the Schengen Agreement?
To allow free movement of people across member countries
Which body of water separates the UK from mainland Europe?
The English Channel
True or False: NATO is a military alliance that includes Russia.
False
Name one major economic organization that includes European countries.
European Union (EU)
What is the primary language spoken in Russia?
Russian
What year did the Soviet Union dissolve?
1991
Multiple Choice: Which of the following countries is NOT in Europe? A) Spain B) Egypt C) Germany
B) Egypt
Fill in the blank: The Rhine River flows through Germany and empties into the _____.
North Sea
What is the significance of the Eurozone?
It is a group of European Union countries that use the Euro as their currency.
Which European country has the highest population?
Germany
True or False: The Baltic States include Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
True
What is the primary religion in Russia?
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
Which treaty established the European Union?
The Maastricht Treaty
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a landlocked country in Europe? A) Austria B) France C) Italy
A) Austria
What is the largest city in Europe?
Istanbul (partly in Asia)
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the highest mountain in Europe.
Mont Blanc
What major event took place in Europe in 1914?
The outbreak of World War I
True or False: The Kremlin is located in St. Petersburg.
False
What is the primary function of the European Parliament?
To represent EU citizens and legislate EU laws
