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: loess b- 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: Reformation b- 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?