Ch3 pp. 86-95 Flashcards
1
Q
What is another name that Europe is known by?
A
“Birthplace of Western Civilization”
2
Q
What are Europe’s fave main peninsulas?
A
- Scandinavian 2. Jutland 3. Iberian 4. Italian 5. Balkin
3
Q
Great Britain
A
Europe’s largest island
4
Q
Iceland
A
Europe’s westernmost island
5
Q
Mt. Elbrus
A
Europe’s highest peak
6
Q
Volga River
A
Europe’s largest river
7
Q
Greece
A
.
8
Q
Crete
A
The largest Greek island
9
Q
Peloponnese
A
An island-like peninsula
10
Q
Athens
A
The capital of Greece
11
Q
Italy
A
.
12
Q
Roman Catholic Church
A
Helps Italy hold an important position in the world
13
Q
Italian Renaissance
A
A point in time where some of the nation’s greatest paintings, sculptures, and architecture were created
14
Q
Vatican City
A
The world’s smallest independent state
15
Q
San Moreno
A
The world’s oldest republic
