Europe Quiz Flashcards
How many countries are in Europe
44
Name three countries in Europe
Possible Answers:
Great Britain
France
Spain
Portugal
Ireland
Iceland
Italy
Greece
Moldova
Russia
What percentage of ancient Greece was farmable land?
20%
How did the ancient Greeks make money?
Trade
Were the ancient Greeks and Romans monotheistic and polytheistic (one god vs many gods)
Polytheistic (many gods)
What athletic festival started by the Greeks to honor the Gods?
Olympics
Which ancient city state had a democracy (like us)
Athens
What is the capital of Greece?
Athens
What country is Rome located in?
Italy
What does the country of Italy look like on a map?
A high heeled boot kicking an island
What volcano killed as many as 16,000 people in 749 AD
Mount Vesuvius
How many parts did the Roman government have (hint, it’s like ours)
3
Why did the Romans allow freedom of religion?
They were afraid to offend any Gods
What was the Black Death?
A deadly illness that caused death within a week. It caused black boils and other flu like symptoms
Why was the Black Death so deadly?
It was easily spread and there was a no vaccine or cure
How did people think illness was spread?
God/Gods punishing you for bad behavior
Which religion did most of England believe in during the middle ages?
Catholic
