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Europe Part 1
Geography
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The 2nd smallest continent is | Europe |
| How many countries are in Europe? | 40 |
| Europe is the only continent without | deserts |
| Europes good climate and rich soil create | productive farms and industry |
| Who ruled Europe 1500 years ago | Romans |
| Main religion of Europe | Christianity |
| Western Europe is less than 5% of earth's landmass, but | its people have dominated much of the world's history |
| 3 Division of Europe | Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and European Russia |
| When was European union formed | 1957 |
| Why was European union formed | To improve trade and cooperation between European countries. |
| State benefits of European Union | (List 3) |
| What is Europe's currency | Euro |
| How many countries use the Euro | 11 today and 16 in the near future |
| Council of Europe is | an organization formed to protect human rights. It has 41 members |
| Where do most people live in Western Europe | Cities |
| Advantages of living in cities: Disadvantages: | List 4 List 2 |
| What country has 2000 islands? | Greece |
| What is the birthplace of civilization? | Athens |
| Who hosted the 2004 Olympic Games? | Athens |
| What is the largest island? | Great Britain |
| The name of the island group with Great Britain and Ireland | British Isles |
| What are 3 former kingdoms on the island of Great Britain | England, Wales, and Scotland |
| Association of former British Colonies = | British Commonwealth |
| Capital of Great Britain | London |
| 3 Countries that are in Great Britain | England (London) Wales (Crdiff) Scotland (Edinburg) |
| Religion of Great Britain | Protestant |
| How many people live in London? | 6 and 1/2 million |
| What makes up the United Kindgom? (4 political divisions under 1 nation) | England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland |
| Capital of Ireland | Dublin |
| Nickname of Ireland | The Emerald Isles |
| Religion of Ireland | Catholic |
| Capital of Northern Ireland (Ulster) | Belfast |
| Religion of Northern Ireland | Protestant |
| Describe the conflict occuring in Ireland: | Religious differences, Loyal to British Monarchy, Descendents of British |
| What is the Irish Republican Army? | Radicalgroups of terrorist. They have killed over 3000 people with over 10000 bombs. |
| What is the goal of the IRA (Irish Republican Army)? | Force British Parliament to surrender control of Ulster |
| What is the nickname for Scandinavia? Why is it given that name? | The Land of the Midnight Sun - It lies above the Artic Circle. It has 1 month with no day light, but the end of May to July there is sun 24 hours a day. |
| Name the contitutional Monarchies of Scandinavia: | Norway, Sweden, Denmark |
| What is the Aurora Borealis? | Northen Lights |
| What is the capital of Sweden | Stockholm |
| What is Sweden's land like? | It is made up of 14 islands connected by 50 bridges. |
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