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Which sea dominates the coast of much of Southern Europe? | The Mediterranean Sea dominates the coast of Southern Europe. |
In which country is the Po River found? | The Po River is found in Italy. |
Which climate is found in Finland, where the influence of seas is limited? | The continental climate is found in Finland. |
What tree crop grows in the scrublands near the Mediterranean? | Olives grow in the scrublands near the Mediterranean. |
Why has whaling declined as an industry in Northern Europe? | Many of the larger whale species are considered endangered. |
Which was the first known democracy? | Athens was the first known democracy. |
Which statement about the rule of the Roman Empire is accurate? | The eastern empire lasted almost 1,000 years after the western empire fell. |
Which city was one of the earliest centers of the Renaissance? | Florence was an early center of the Renaissance. |
What was the religion of the Moors who invaded Spain from Northern Africa? | Islam was the religion of the Moors. |
Since World War II, which changes have taken place in many nations of Southern Europe? | Many nations in Southern Europe have become democracies. |
Which is a correct statement about the population of Northern and Southern Europe? | Birthrates have declined, and the population is aging in Europe. |
Which statement about languages is accurate? | Finnish is not related to the other languages of Northern Europe. |
Which country is known for using the guitar as a serious musical instrument. | Spain is known for using the guitar as a serious musical instrument. |
What is the main intent of welfare capitalism? | Welfare capitalism is to ensure that all people have access to the essential aspects of life. |
What is a cause of cultural conflict in Northern and Southern Europe? | Immigration from non-European nations is a cause of cultural conflicts. |
What is a region of frozen subsoil and few plants called? | A tundra is frozen subsoil and few plants. |
What is an area of land surrounded on three sides by water called? | A peninsula is surrounded on three sides by water. |
What is the process of weathering and erosion caused by moving glaciers? | Glaciation is caused by weathering and erosion. |
What is an area where mostly short grasses and shrubs grow? | Scrubland is an area where mostly short grasses and shrubs grow. |
What is a deep, narrow, water-filled valley called? | A fjord is a deep, narrow, water-filled valley. |
What is a period of artistic and intellectual activity? | The Renaissance was a period of artistic and intellectual activity. |
What was the period between A.D. 500 and 1500? | The Middle Ages took place between A.D. 500 and 1500. |
What was the capital of the eastern Roman Empire? | Constantinople was the capital of the eastern Roman Empire. |
What is the independent country within the city of Rome? | Vatican City is an independent country within Rome. |
What was a powerful Greek city-state? | Athens was a powerful Greek city-state. |