Where in the World?!

West-Central Europe

Dec. 7th - 11th

1)Name the countries found in the West-Central region of Europe:

2) What are the three landform

regions of this region?

3)a- Define: loessb- The plains of which country

are rich in this resource?

4) Gaul was conquered by the Romans who introduced a latin-based language that developed into which language?

5) a- Define: medieval

6) Under the rule of Napoleon Bonaparte France enjoyed several achievements. What were they?

7) a- The Germans are descendents of whom?b- How did the country get it’s name?

8) a- Define: Reformationb- Who were the Reformers?

9) Explain the Holocaust:

10) a- Name the countries that fought against each other in WWI:b- Name the countries that fought against each other in WWII

11) Explain the customs of Germany:

12) What three countries make up Benelux?

13) a- Explain the ruling history of these countries:b- How are the governments of these countries organized today?

14) What languages are spoken in the Benelux countries?

15) What resources/exports are the countries known for today?

16) Name the two Alpine countries:

17) Which countries/empires occupied, invaded, and ruled the Alpine countries:

18) Define: nationalism

19) Besides cheese what products are these countries known for?