Final 2 Flashcards
Capital of Chile
Santiago
What devastating thing happened in Chile in 2010
earthquake
Europe’s highest mountain range
Appenies
Where are the Pindus Mtns
Greece
Longest river in Spain
Tages
Where is the Po River
Italy
Greece is the birthplace of
Western Culture
Greek culture spread under this ruler
Alexander the great
One of the oldest languages
Greek
2 things cornerstones of Greek society
Food and Family
Main problem of Greek government today
huge debt
Empire that ran Italy from 27 bc to 476 ad
Roman
Empire helped spread ___________ thtough Europe
Christianity
1350- 1500 ad known as
Rennaisance
Largest branch of Christianity
Roman Catholic
Italians known for this type of food
Pasta
Largest city in N Italy
Milan
Largest city in S Italy
Naples
Spain and Portugal were ruled by who from 800-1400
Muslims
Spains government today
Parliament Monarchy
Portugal government today
Republic
Spain and Portugal built large empires through
Exploration
Language spoken in Portugal
Portuguese
Europe’s highest mtn range
Alps
France used to be called
Gaul
French leader who conquered most of Europe
Napoloean
Country invaded France in WWl and WWII
Germany
Majestic cathedral in France
Notre Dame
In France, 75% of people live in
cities
France is Europe’s top
agriculture
The Netherlands is also known as
Holland
People and language of Netherlands
Dutch
Brussels is headquarters for
EU and NATO
One of smallest countries in world
Luxembourg
late 1800’s, Germany was called
Prussia
What led Germans in defeat of WWII
Berlin Wall
What happened in Germany after WWII
Divided in 2 parts
What helped unify Germany in 1989
collapse of Soviet Union
Most people in Germany are what religion
protestent
Biggest holiday in Germany
Christmas
In Switzerland, all men must serve in what?
military
What are located off of Norway’s coast
glaciers
What are found in Iceland
Hot Springs
2 countries that make up British Isles
Ireland and UK
English Colonies?
Australia, US, and India
Great Britain started what?
industrial revolution
Leads government of UK
Prime Minister
Political region of UK that maintains culture
Scotland
In N Ireland, major difference in
Protestant and Catholic
Who conquered many areas in Scandanvia
Vikings
Largest and most populous in Scandinavia
Sweden
Smallest in Scandinavia
Denmark
Who owns Greenland
Denmark
80% of Greenland is
Ice
Country with longest coastline
Norway
Norway refuses to join what
EU
Scandinavian country that specializes in paper and forest products
Finland
Where does Iceland have fertile farmland
Along the coast
Much of WWI and WWII fought in this country
Poland
Which country dominated region after WWII
Russia or Soviet Union
What happened in 1989
communism
Most countries in Baltic have a love for
music and dance
What was Czech Republic and Slovakia called before 1993
Czechoslovakia
Hungary inhabited by
Maguerys
Ukraine, Belarus, and Moldova are former
Soviet Republics
Poorest country in Europe
Albania
Country broke away from Yugoslavia in 1991
Macedonia
First Balkan country to join EU
Slovenia
Largest Nation to emerge out of Yugoslavia
Serbia
Largest country of Balkan states
Romania
