Chapter 16: Southern Europe

Question 1

Mediterranean Sea

Answer 1

The sea that all of Southern Europe have coastlines on.

Question 2

Pyrenees

Answer 2

A mountain that separates Spain and France in the north.

Question 3

Apennines

Answer 3

A mountain that runs along the whole peninsula.

Question 4

Alps

Answer 4

Europe’s highest mountain found in Italy.

Question 5

Mediterranean Climate

Answer 5

The type of climate found across Southern Europe.

Question 6

Athens

Answer 6

The capital of Greece.

Question 7

Orthodox Church

Answer 7

A branch of Christianity that dates back to the Byzantine Empire.

Question 8

Pope

Answer 8

The spiritual head of the Roman Catholic Church.

Question 9

Vatican City

Answer 9

An independent state located within the city of Rome.

Question 10

Sicily

Answer 10

An island at the peninsula’s tip.

Question 11

Naples

Answer 11

A busy port and the largest city in southern Italy.

Question 12

Milan

Answer 12

A major industrial center as well as a worldwide center for fashion design.

Question 13

Rome

Answer 13

The capitol of Italy which is located in the center of the country.

Question 14

Iberia

Answer 14

The westernmost peninsula in Europe

Question 15

Parliamentary Monarchy

Answer 15

The king rules with the help from an elected parliament.

Question 16

Lisbon

Answer 16

The capitol of Portugal.

Question 17

Madrid

Answer 17

The capitol of Spain.

Question 18

Barcelona

Answer 18

A center of industry, tourism, and culture.