Western Europe Review

Question 1

Why do many people live in the Northern European Plain?

Answer 1

Farmland, easy travel and trade.

Question 2

What is significant about the Danube and Rhine Rivers?

Answer 2

They are key navigable Rivers

Question 3

What is a navigable river?

Answer 3

Rivers that are deep enough and wide enough for ships to navigate.

Question 4

Why are climates so mild in Western Europe?

Answer 4

It’s close to the ocean and water temperatures change slower than air

Question 5

What is the largest mountain range in Western Europe?

Answer 5

The Alps.

Question 6

Why do most Scandinavians live near the coasts?

Answer 6

Farming is difficult, and the kjolen mountains run through the middle, more access to fishing

Question 7

What was France called under the Roman Empire?

Answer 7

Gaul.

Question 8

Who took over France after Rome fell?

Answer 8

The Franks, led by Charlemagne.

Question 9

What was the relationship between the French and the English during the Middle Ages?

Answer 9

They often conflicted over control and territory. They fought in the 100 year war

Question 10

How did France’s economy change in the 1950s and 1960s?

Answer 10

Many colonies gained independence, and they experienced rapid growth.

Question 11

What is the most common religion in France?

Answer 11

Roman Catholicism.

Question 12

What is the capital of France?

Answer 12

Paris.

Question 13

What kind of government does France have?

Answer 13

Democratic republic, with a parliament and elected president

Question 14

Name two cultural additions France has made to the world today.

Answer 14

Food and fashion.

Question 15

What does secular mean?

Answer 15

Non-religious.

Question 16

Name two significant factors in France’s economy today.

Answer 16

Tourism and agriculture.

Question 17

What does Benelux stand for?

Answer 17

Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg.

Question 18

What is the economy like in the Benelux?

Answer 18

They are more developed countries.

Question 19

What language is spoken in the Netherlands?

Answer 19

Dutch.

Question 20

What is a polder and why are they used in the Netherlands?

Answer 20

When people build dikes where they want land; so they can have more farmland

Question 21

What does it mean that Belgium is cosmopolitan?

Answer 21

It is characterized by foreign influences

Question 22

What languages are spoken in Belgium?

Answer 22

Dutch, French, and German.

Question 23

What languages are spoken in Luxembourg?

Answer 23

Luxembourgish, French, and German.

Question 24

How was Germany first united into a single country?

Answer 24

By Prussia

Question 25

How was Germany related to both WWI and WWII?

Answer 25

They fought in both wars and lost.

Question 26

What happened to Germany after each of the world wars ended?

Answer 26

Germany had to rebuild.

Question 27

How was Germany split after WWII?

Answer 27

Germany was split into West and East Germany. ## Footnote The Berlin Wall was a significant symbol of this division.

Question 28

What does a population pyramid show?

Answer 28

A population pyramid is a graph that shows the percentage of the population by different genders and ages.

Question 29

What is the capital of Germany?

Answer 29

The capital of Germany is Berlin.

Question 30

What is the most common religion in Germany?

Answer 30

The most common religion in Germany is Protestantism.

Question 31

What type of government does Germany have?

Answer 31

Germany has a federal republic.

Question 32

What is a prime minister called in Germany?

Answer 32

A prime minister in Germany is called a chancellor.

Question 33

Why does Germany have such a strong economy?

Answer 33

Germany has a strong economy due to a large workforce and many jobs.

Question 34

What unifies/connects the Alpine Countries as a region?

Answer 34

The Alps unify the Alpine Countries.

Question 35

What is the most common language in Austria?

Answer 35

The most common language in Austria is German.

Question 36

How has Switzerland maintained its neutrality?

Answer 36

They stay out of any conflict that happens between other countries

Question 37

How have the Alps impacted life in the Alpine Countries?

Answer 37

The Alps provide more protection but make trade harder.

Question 38

Name three countries where fishing is a significant industry in Western and Northern Europe

Answer 38

France, Norway, Denmark

Question 39

What is NATO?

Answer 39

A supernation organization that stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization, was initially built for protection from the Soviet Union