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europe Flashcards

1
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What is the largest country in Europe by area?

A

Russia

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2
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Which city is known as the capital of France?

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Paris

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3
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True or False: The European Union has 27 member states.

A

True

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4
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What river is the longest in Europe?

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The Volga River

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5
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Fill in the blank: The currency used by most EU countries is the ______.

A

Euro

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6
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Which mountain range separates Europe from Asia?

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The Ural Mountains

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7
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What is the smallest country in Europe?

A

Vatican City

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8
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Which two countries are connected by the English Channel?

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England and France

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9
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What is the main governing body of the European Union?

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The European Commission

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10
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Who wrote ‘The Prince’ and is considered a political philosopher from Europe?

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Niccolò Machiavelli

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11
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True or False: The Schengen Area allows for passport-free travel between member countries.

A

True

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12
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Which European country is known for its neutrality and is not a member of the EU?

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Switzerland

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13
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is a major cultural and historical landmark in Rome.

A

Colosseum

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14
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What is the primary language spoken in Spain?

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Spanish

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15
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Which country is famous for its fjords?

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Norway

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16
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What is the capital city of Italy?

A

Rome

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17
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Which European country is known as the Land of a Thousand Lakes?

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Finland

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18
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True or False: The Euro is the official currency of all European countries.

A

False

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19
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What is the primary religion in Greece?

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Eastern Orthodox Christianity

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20
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Which city is known as the financial capital of Europe?

A

London

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21
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What is the official language of Belgium?

A

Dutch, French, and German

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22
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is a famous art museum located in Paris.

A

Louvre

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23
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What event marked the beginning of the European Union?

A

The Maastricht Treaty

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24
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Which country is the largest producer of wine in Europe?

A

Italy

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25
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What is the capital of Germany?

A

Berlin

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26
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True or False: The Danube River flows through 10 countries.

A

True

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27
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What is the name of the famous clock tower in London?

A

Big Ben

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28
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Which European country is known for its tulips and windmills?

A

The Netherlands

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29
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What is the main language spoken in Portugal?

A

Portuguese

30
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is the highest mountain in the Alps.

A

Mont Blanc

31
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What is the capital of Austria?

A

Vienna

32
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Which European country is famous for its castles and the story of Dracula?

A

Romania

33
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True or False: The Baltic states include Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

A

True

34
Q

What is the primary language spoken in Hungary?

A

Hungarian

35
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Which European city is known for its canals and gondolas?

A

Venice

36
Q

What is the capital of Sweden?

A

Stockholm

37
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ is a famous historical site in Athens, Greece.

A

Acropolis

38
Q

Which country is known for its neutrality during both World Wars?

A

Switzerland

39
Q

What is the official currency of the United Kingdom?

A

Pound Sterling

40
Q

True or False: The Rhine River flows through Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands.

A

True

41
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Which country is known as the ‘Emerald Isle’?

A

Ireland

42
Q

What is the capital of Norway?

A

Oslo

43
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the longest river in the UK.

A

River Severn

44
Q

Which city is known as the cultural capital of Europe?

A

Paris

45
Q

What is the primary language spoken in Finland?

A

Finnish

46
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Which European country has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites?

A

Italy

47
Q

True or False: The Euro is used in all European countries.

A

False

48
Q

What is the capital city of Denmark?

A

Copenhagen

49
Q

Which country is known for the city of Dubrovnik?

A

Croatia

50
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ is a famous festival held in Munich, Germany.

A

Oktoberfest

51
Q

What is the capital of Iceland?

A

Reykjavik

52
Q

Which European country is known for its chocolate and watches?

A

Switzerland

53
Q

True or False: The Alps are located in Northern Europe.

A

False

54
Q

What is the capital of Hungary?

A

Budapest

55
Q

Which city is known for the historic Colosseum?

A

Rome

56
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the largest lake in Europe.

A

Lake Ladoga

57
Q

What is the capital of Slovakia?

A

Bratislava

58
Q

Which country is famous for the Leaning Tower of Pisa?

A

Italy

59
Q

True or False: The Mediterranean Sea borders only Southern Europe.

A

False

60
Q

What is the capital of Bulgaria?

A

Sofia

61
Q

Which European country is known for its rich Viking history?

A

Norway

62
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the main political body of the European Union.

A

European Parliament

63
Q

What is the capital of Estonia?

A

Tallinn

64
Q

Which country is known for its extensive history of art and architecture, including the Parthenon?

A

Greece

65
Q

True or False: The European continent is entirely located in the Northern Hemisphere.

A

False

66
Q

What is the capital of Latvia?

A

Riga

67
Q

Which country is known for the historic city of Prague?

A

Czech Republic

68
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ is an important cultural and historical city in Turkey.

A

Istanbul

69
Q

What is the capital of Lithuania?

A

Vilnius

70
Q

Which European country has a famous festival called La Tomatina?

A

Spain

71
Q

True or False: The Eiffel Tower is located in Berlin.

A

False

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