EUROPEAN REVIEW. Define Landlocked Country that does not border an ocean or a sea.

EUROPEAN REVIEW

Define Landlocked• Country that does not border an ocean or a sea

Define Pass• Low areas between mountains that allow movement of people

and goods

Define Navigable• Wide and deep enough for boats to travel along

What is the longest river in Europe?

• The Volga (Russia)• The Danube

What is the largest country in Europe?

• Ukraine

What is the smallest country in Europe?

• VATICAN CITY

What five countries make up Scandinavia?

• Norway• Finland• Sweden• Denmark• Iceland

What four regions make up the United Kingdom?• England• Wales• Scotland• Northern Ireland

What two countries are found on the British Isle?• United Kingdom• Ireland

What environmental issues does Europe have?• Air pollution – caused by the burning of coal, gas, and oil by

cars, factories, and power plants• Acid rain• Water pollution

How do leaders try to deal with this?

• Limit the dependence on oil• Encourage recycling

What is acid rain?• When the precipitation mixes with the chemicals in the

atmosphere.

How has acid rain affected the landmarks of Europe?• The acid rain has destroyed many landmarks in Europe. Some

of the statues are unrecognizable.

What happened at Chernobyl? Where was Chernobyl?• A nuclear disaster occurred at a power plant in Ukraine.

Why was it considered the worst nuclear disaster?• Shot radioactive materials into the sky, caused a fire that

lasted for 10 days; dust and ash fell throughout Europe

What was the first group to practice a democracy?• The Greeks

How has the Roman Empire influenced the world today?- Helped spread Christianity throughout the European continent- Inspired European architects through its use of the dome and

arch- Many European languages are based on Latin, the language of

Rome

What were John Locke’s ideas and how did that inspire America?

• Ideas that all people had natural rights and the right to life, liberty, and property

• Inspired the American colonists to fight for their independence

Who was Martin Luther and what was he responsible for doing?

• German religious leader • Created the protestant religion

Who is the leader of the Roman Catholic Church?• The Pope

How did the period of exploration change Europe?

• Brought wealth to European countries• Started a period of exploration• Began a period of colonization

During the period of enlightenment, Europeans focused on _____________ rather than faith and tradition.• SCIENCE and REASON

Whose theory about the rights of man inspired revolutions in America?

• John Locke

What is the European Union?• A group of European countries that have united together for

economic gain

What is the common currency of the European Union?• EURO

How has the European Union improved life in Europe?

• Countries of Europe can trade more easily between themselves• Goods, services and workers can move freely among

the countries in the European Union

Art, literature, and music were influenced by what cultural element?

• Religion

What religion has had the most influence on European life?• Christianity

What other major world religions are found in Europe?• Judaism• Islam

What is the chunnel?• Underwater tunnel that links the United Kingdom and France

by the English Channel.

What is a Parliamentary Democracy?

• Voters elect members of Parliament and the party with the most elected officials appoint the Prime Minister.

Where:• United Kingdom

Which continental landmass is connected to Europe?• Asia

What is the most plentiful fuel resource in Europe?• Coal

How does Europe attempt to limit its dependence on oil?• They set a high price on gas.

What does Renaissance mean? • French word for “rebirth”

What effected the time before this?• The Renaissance came after the Dark Ages