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Geography of Europe REVIEW GAME WINNING TEAM RECEIVES +5 points on TOMORROW’S TEST and CANDY!
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Geography of Europe REVIEW GAME
WINNING TEAM RECEIVES +5 points on TOMORROW’S TEST
and CANDY!
RULES of PLAY 2 teams equally split by DNM, M, and E
standards.
1 player from each team goes to the front of the
room and sits in the HOT seat to answer the
question.
The team whose player answers the question
correctly earns points for their team.
Sportsmanship points are awarded and taken
away (no whispering answers if it’s not your turn,
no arguing with the teacher, and no arguing with
teammates or opponents).
HOW THE GAME IS PLAYED 1 person from each team comes up to the front.
The question will be projected on the screen
The first team member to hit the easy button is allowed
first chance to answer the question.
If they answer the question correctly they are awarded
points
If they answer the question incorrectly they lose points
and the other team has a chance to steal for DOUBLE the
points!
At the end of the game the team that has the most points
WINS the bonus points on the test and the candy.
Are you ready kids?
I can’t hear you!
Question 1
One of the 3 mountain ranges in Europe, this one is the highest.
Answer
Alps
Question 2 This nation located in Western Europe, borders the North Sea and is between France and the Netherlands.
Answer
Belgium
Question 3
This geographic term is described as a
broad passage of water connecting two
larger bodies of water.
Answer
Channel
Question 4
Europe’s second largest river that empties into the Black Sea
Answer
Danube River
Question 5
This nation in Western Europe borders the Bay of Biscay and the English Channel.
Answer
France
Question 6 This nation in Central Europe borders the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, between the Netherlands and Poland.
Answer
Germany
Question 7
This physical feature makes up the countries of Portugal and Spain
Answer
Iberian Peninsula
Question 8 This nation in Southern Europe is a peninsula extending into the central Mediterranean Sea.
Answer
Italy
Question 9
This body of
water is south
of Italy.
Answer
Mediterranean Sea
Question 10
This geographic term is described as a
land mass that projects (goes above)
well above its surroundings.
Answer
Mountain
Question 11
This geographic term is described as
an area of land that is almost
surrounded by water. Italy is an
example of one.
Answer
Peninsula
Question 12
A broad area of land that is gently
rolling or almost flat.
Answer
Plain
Question 13
This nation in
central Europe
is east of
Germany.
Answer
Poland
Question 14
It looks like this
European
country is part
of Spain as it is
part of the
Iberian
Peninsula.
Answer
Portugal
Question 15
The Pyrenees Mountains separates this country from Spain.
Answer
France
Question16
This physical feature is described as a
large natural stream of water (larger
than a creek).
Answer
River
Question 17
The largest country in Europe
Considered part
of Europe and North Asia borders the Arctic Ocean and is between Europe and the North Pacific Ocean.
Answer
Russia
Question 18
This physical feature makes up the countries of Norway and Sweden.
Answer
Scandinavian Peninsula
Question 19
This physical feature is described as
one of the divisions of an ocean. A
large inland body of salty water. All the
oceans of the world.
Answer
Sea
Question 20
This nation in Southwestern Europe borders the Mediterranean Sea and is located near the North Atlantic Ocean, Bay of Biscay, and Pyrenees Mountain. It is also Southwest of France.
Answer
Spain
Question 21
This mountain
range forms a
massive divider
between France
and Spain.
Answer
Pyrenees
Question 22
This river flows
through Germany
and is one of the
longest and most
important rivers in
Europe due to the
goods for trade that
travel this river by
ship.
Answer
Rhine River
Question 23
This wide body
of water
separates the
UK and
France.
Answer
English Channel
Question 24
This nation in
Eastern Europe,
borders the Black
Sea and is between
Poland, Romania,
and Moldova in the
west and Russia in
the east.
Answer
Ukraine
Question 25
Because it is an
island nation it is
easy to defend due
to its location.
Answer
United Kingdom
Question 26
This mountain
range is a natural
boundary between
Europe and Asia
and is located in
Russia.
Answer
Ural Mountains
Question 27
This type of map shows the location
of landforms like deserts, mountains,
and plains.
Answer
Physical Map
Question 28 This type of map shows government or
man-made boundaries, states, and
countries.
Answer
Political Map
Question 29
Of the three environmental issues this
one took place in the Ukraine and had
to do with a nuclear explosion
spreading radiation throughout parts of
Europe.
Answer
Chernobyl
Question 30
Of the three environmental issues an
effect of this one is harm to lakes,
rivers, and streams. In addition to
killing fish and other wildlife. You may
also notice the long-term damage to
buildings, bridges, and statues.
Answer
Acid Rain
Question 31
Of the three environmental issues an
immediate cause of this one is the
burning of fossil fuels.
Answer
Air Pollution
Question 32
Which European country is known for
acid rain?
Answer
Germany
Question 33
Of the three countries on the screen
which one has the most benefit of
trade due to its location?
Answer
United Kingdom
Question 34
Which of the three countries on the
screen would be best to live in terms
of mild Mediterranean climate?
Answer
Italy
Question 35
Of the following categories, which
one would most likely decide if a
country is going to be wealthy in
what they produce?
Climate
Location
Natural Resources
Answer
Natural Resources
Question 36
All the knowledge and values shared
by a society that make up a group’s
way of life. Language and religion are
examples.
Answer
Culture
Question 37
Two languages spoken in Ukraine.
Answer
Ukranian and Russian
Question 38
Two languages spoken in Belgium.
Answer
French and German (Dutch is
accepted too)
Question 39
The official language spoken in France.
Answer
French
Question 40
The official language spoken in
Germany.
Answer
German
Question 41
Of the 10 European countries we have
studied you probably would not have a
hard time speaking to the citizens in
English. Which country is this?
Answer
United Kingdom
Question 42
If you visited Poland the people you
meet would speak this language.
Answer
Polish
Question 43
If you visited Spain the people you
meet would speak this language.
Answer
Spanish
Question 44
The official language spoken in Italy
Answer
Italian
Question 45
The belief that there is only one god is
known as _____.
Answer
Monotheism
Question 46
Followers of this religion believe that
Mohammad is Allah’s (God’s
messenger).
Answer
Islam
Question 47
Followers of this religion believe that
Jesus came to earth to die for the sins
of man.
Answer
Christianity
Question 48
Followers of this religion have a holy
book called the Torah, which is the first
5 books of the Old Testament.
Answer
Judaism
Question 49
The rate at which a country’s people
can read or write is know as _____.
Answer
Literacy Rate
Question 50—True or False
A higher literacy rate will probably
lead to a higher standard of living.
Answer
TRUE
