Key Features of European Geography and History

What landforms stretches from the Atlantic coast and Eastern Europe?

Northern European plain

The leading agricultural producer in the European Union is

France

Germany's economy is based on

Industry

What landform covers much of Switzerland and Austria

Mountains

West Central Europe's Marine West Coast climate is a key natural resource for

Farming

During World War II France and the Benelux countries were invaded by

Germany

The Benelux countries are all

densely populated

The Dutch have used dikes and other technology to

Create polders

A highly urbanized and industrialized area of the Netherlands is called

Rotterdam

What industry employs more than half of Austria's workforce?

Service

Belgium has been troubled by regional conflicts over

Language and other cultural issues

Switzerland

Does not belong to the European Union

What group conquered much of Gaul after the Roman rule ended in the AD 400's?

The Franks

When did Prussia unite the loose association of small states in Germany into one nation?

1871

Which country was once the center of the powerful Habsburg Empire?

Austria

The Eiffel tour and Notre Dame Cathedral are two famous landmarks located in the French city

Paris

These Germans tore down the -- after communism started to collapse in 1989

Berlin wall

Both France and Germany have become more culturally diverse as a result of

Immigration

The location of the --Countries has led to the invasions but has also promoted trade

Benelux

Switzerland's location in the -- Has helped her develop his tourist industry

Alps

Which River runs through Vienna Austria?

Danube

True or false Germany has Europe's largest economy

True

True or false the French are united by their common language, rich culture, and pride in their long history.

True

True or false Countries in the Benelux countries have become headquarters or centers of international business trade and government

False

True or false since reunification, former East Germany has helped the nation build an even stronger and more prosperous economy

False

True or false the Alpine countries are landlocked, have been influenced by the German culture, and remain neutral in World War I.

True

Largest French city; the center of culture, business, finance, and learning.

Paris

Benelux countries

Are Also known as the low countries

Vienna

capital of Austria

Dikes

Used to hold back seawater in the Netherlands

Berlin

Once a divided city, now Germany's capital.

Danube

Major River in west central Europe

Brussels

City that is home to the headquarters of many international organizations, including NATO

Impressionism

Famous art movement of the modern age

Cantons

Switzerland has 26 of these districts

Chancellor

Leader of the parliament in Germany