europe Flashcards
What is the largest country in Europe by area?
Russia
Which city is known as the capital of France?
Paris
True or False: The European Union has 27 member states.
True
What river is the longest in Europe?
The Volga River
Fill in the blank: The currency used by most EU countries is the ______.
Euro
Which mountain range separates Europe from Asia?
The Ural Mountains
What is the smallest country in Europe?
Vatican City
Which two countries are connected by the English Channel?
England and France
What is the main governing body of the European Union?
The European Commission
Who wrote ‘The Prince’ and is considered a political philosopher from Europe?
Niccolò Machiavelli
True or False: The Schengen Area allows for passport-free travel between member countries.
True
Which European country is known for its neutrality and is not a member of the EU?
Switzerland
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a major cultural and historical landmark in Rome.
Colosseum
What is the primary language spoken in Spain?
Spanish
Which country is famous for its fjords?
Norway
What is the capital city of Italy?
Rome
Which European country is known as the Land of a Thousand Lakes?
Finland
True or False: The Euro is the official currency of all European countries.
False
What is the primary religion in Greece?
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
Which city is known as the financial capital of Europe?
London
What is the official language of Belgium?
Dutch, French, and German
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a famous art museum located in Paris.
Louvre
What event marked the beginning of the European Union?
The Maastricht Treaty
Which country is the largest producer of wine in Europe?
Italy
What is the capital of Germany?
Berlin
True or False: The Danube River flows through 10 countries.
True
What is the name of the famous clock tower in London?
Big Ben
Which European country is known for its tulips and windmills?
The Netherlands
What is the main language spoken in Portugal?
Portuguese
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the highest mountain in the Alps.
Mont Blanc
What is the capital of Austria?
Vienna
Which European country is famous for its castles and the story of Dracula?
Romania
True or False: The Baltic states include Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
True
What is the primary language spoken in Hungary?
Hungarian
Which European city is known for its canals and gondolas?
Venice
What is the capital of Sweden?
Stockholm
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a famous historical site in Athens, Greece.
Acropolis
Which country is known for its neutrality during both World Wars?
Switzerland
What is the official currency of the United Kingdom?
Pound Sterling
True or False: The Rhine River flows through Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands.
True
Which country is known as the ‘Emerald Isle’?
Ireland
What is the capital of Norway?
Oslo
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the longest river in the UK.
River Severn
Which city is known as the cultural capital of Europe?
Paris
What is the primary language spoken in Finland?
Finnish
Which European country has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Italy
True or False: The Euro is used in all European countries.
False
What is the capital city of Denmark?
Copenhagen
Which country is known for the city of Dubrovnik?
Croatia
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a famous festival held in Munich, Germany.
Oktoberfest
What is the capital of Iceland?
Reykjavik
Which European country is known for its chocolate and watches?
Switzerland
True or False: The Alps are located in Northern Europe.
False
What is the capital of Hungary?
Budapest
Which city is known for the historic Colosseum?
Rome
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the largest lake in Europe.
Lake Ladoga
What is the capital of Slovakia?
Bratislava
Which country is famous for the Leaning Tower of Pisa?
Italy
True or False: The Mediterranean Sea borders only Southern Europe.
False
What is the capital of Bulgaria?
Sofia
Which European country is known for its rich Viking history?
Norway
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the main political body of the European Union.
European Parliament
What is the capital of Estonia?
Tallinn
Which country is known for its extensive history of art and architecture, including the Parthenon?
Greece
True or False: The European continent is entirely located in the Northern Hemisphere.
False
What is the capital of Latvia?
Riga
Which country is known for the historic city of Prague?
Czech Republic
Fill in the blank: The ______ is an important cultural and historical city in Turkey.
Istanbul
What is the capital of Lithuania?
Vilnius
Which European country has a famous festival called La Tomatina?
Spain
True or False: The Eiffel Tower is located in Berlin.
False