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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