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
