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What is the capital of the Soviet Union?
What country is known for being the origin of the Sami people?
Finland
Which country is known for its neutrality and is located in Scandinavia?
Sweden
Which Scandinavian country is known for its fjords?
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Which country is known as the Emerald Isle?
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What is the largest island in Great Britain?
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Which country is known for its Viking history and pastries?
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Which country has a famous capital called Brussels?
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Which country is famous for its tulips and windmills?
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What is the small landlocked country bordered by Belgium, Germany, and France?
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Which country is known for its love of wine and cheese?
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Which country is home to famous landmarks such as the Sagrada Familia?
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Which country is located on the Iberian Peninsula along with Spain?
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What term refers to the territory of Germany during the period of German expansion?
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Which Central European country is known for its historical castles and cultural heritage?
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Which country is located south of Slovakia and is known for its thermal baths?
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Which country is known for its historic cities like Krakow and Warsaw?
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Which Baltic state gained independence after the Soviet Union's dissolution?
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Which Baltic country is known for its historic capital city, Riga?
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Which northern European country is known for its digital society and high quality of life?
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Which country is located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe?
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Which Balkan country is known for its diverse cultural heritage?
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What country is known for its Black Sea coast and folklore?
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Which Balkan country is known for its mountainous terrain and ancient history?
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Which Southern European country is known for its contributions to philosophy and art?
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Which country is known for its neutrality and alpine landscapes?
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Which European country is famous for its culinary dishes such as pasta and pizza?
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Which country straddles two continents, Europe and Asia?
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Which North African country is known for its historic medinas?
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Which North African country is famous for its Sahara Desert?
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Which North African country has a coastline along the Mediterranean Sea?
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Study Notes
European Countries in 1938
- The Soviet Union was a major socialist state encompassing Eastern Europe and Northern Asia.
- Finland, located in Northern Europe, shares a border with the Soviet Union.
- Sweden, a Scandinavian country, is known for its neutrality during conflicts.
- Norway, also part of Scandinavia, has a long coastline along the North Atlantic.
- Ireland, an island nation, achieved independence from Britain in 1922, maintaining a non-belligerent stance in WWII.
- Great Britain, consisting of England, Scotland, and Wales, was a leading global power during this period.
- Denmark, a small Nordic country, was occupied by Germany in 1940.
- Belgium, a small nation in Western Europe, was invaded by Germany during both World Wars.
- The Netherlands, known as Holland, has a significant history of trade and was attacked by Germany in May 1940.
- Luxembourg, a landlocked small country, was strategically important due to its location in Europe.
- France, a major European power and ally of Britain, faced heavy conflict during WWII.
- Spain, officially neutral, was recovering from its civil war and influenced by fascist ideologies.
- Portugal, a neutral country during the war, maintained a long-standing alliance with Britain.
- Greater Germany refers to the expansionist policies of Nazi Germany under Adolf Hitler.
- Czechoslovakia was partitioned in 1938, losing territories to Germany, Hungary, and Poland.
- Hungary, allied with Axis powers, experienced territorial changes post-Treaty of Trianon.
- Poland, invaded by Germany from the west and the USSR from the east, was the war's initial flashpoint.
- Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, the Baltic States, were occupied by the Soviet Union in 1940.
- Romania, rich in natural resources, allied with Axis powers during WWII.
- Yugoslavia was a diverse federation that faced internal strife and subsequent Axis invasion.
- Bulgaria allied with the Axis and was strategic during the Balkan campaigns.
- Albania was occupied by Italy in 1939 and later by Germany during the war.
- Greece, invaded by Italy and then Germany, saw significant resistance movements.
- Switzerland remained neutral and avoided direct involvement in WWII.
- Italy, led by Benito Mussolini, joined Axis powers and expanded its territories during the war.
- Turkey, a neutral country, allied with the Axis at times but maintained independence.
- Morocco, part of French North Africa, was significant for its strategic location.
- Algeria, a French colony, played a role in the North African campaign.
- Tunisia, also a French protectorate, was a key battleground during the war.
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Test your knowledge about the political landscape of Europe in 1938. This quiz covers key countries, their statuses, and historical contexts leading to World War II. See how well you understand the relationships and histories of these nations during a critical time in history.
