Mountain Geography
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What is the meaning of the name 'Mount Kilimanjaro'?

  • Mountain of Mountains
  • Mountain of Greatness (correct)
  • Mountain of Wonders
  • Mountain of Beauty

    • How many volcanic cones make up Mount Kilimanjaro?

  • Five
  • Three (correct)
  • Two
  • Four

    • What is the height above which Mount Kilimanjaro is too cold to support wildlife?

  • 13,000 feet
  • 10,000 feet
  • 11,000 feet
  • 12,000 feet (correct)

    • What is the height of Denali?

    <p>20,310 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the huge slabs of solid rock that cover the Earth's surface?

    <p>Tectonic plates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a landform?

    <p>A natural feature of the earth's surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the mountain range in Europe that is home to the tallest mountains?

    <p>The Alps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the height of Mount Ararat in Turkey?

    <p>16,854 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the longest river in Europe?

    <p>The Blue Danube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the depth of the Tara River Canyon in Montenegro?

    <p>4,265 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the river that links important cities and was important for trade in Germany and the Czech Republic?

    <p>The Elbe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mountain range separates Spain from the rest of Europe?

    <p>The Pyrenees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main language spoken in Spain?

    <p>Spanish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the sea that is bordered by the countries of Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Turkey, Georgia, and Russia?

    <p>Black Sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the body of water that connects the Atlantic Ocean with the North Sea?

    <p>English Channel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the famous landmark in France?

    <p>The Eiffel Tower</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the rice dish that is a popular food in Spain?

    <p>Paella</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the mountains that extend from the coast of southern France toward Switzerland, Austria, and northern Italy?

    <p>The Alps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the writer who created the term 'Dark Ages'?

    <p>Petrarch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the sea that is connected to the Mediterranean Sea by the Strait of Gibraltar?

    <p>Atlantic Ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the body of water that separates the United Kingdom from France?

    <p>English Channel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marked the end of the Dark Ages in 1453?

    <p>The fall of the Eastern Roman Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary role of peasants in fiefs during the High Dark Ages?

    <p>To work for lords in exchange for protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the approximate death toll of the Black Death?

    <p>75-200 million people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some significant societal advancements during the Dark Ages?

    <p>The foundation of the first universities, great literature, and revolutionary farming technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the conversion of Emperor Constantine?

    <p>The creation of Catholic Christianity and the Pope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Martin Luther's declaration?

    <p>The start of the Protestant Reformation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who crowned Harold Godwinson king after Edward the Confessor's death?

    <p>The Witan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of William the Conqueror's invasion of England?

    <p>The Norman conquest of England</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of feudalism in medieval Europe?

    <p>To provide a system of governance in place of strong central governments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Charlemagne's achievements?

    <p>The unity of modern-day France, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, and parts of Italy and Spain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the mountain range that extends from the coast of southern France toward Switzerland, Austria, and northern Italy?

    <p>Alps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river is NOT one of the four main rivers in Western Europe?

    <p>Seine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the sea that is connected to the Mediterranean Sea by the Strait of Gibraltar?

    <p>Atlantic Ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main language spoken in Spain?

    <p>Spanish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mountain range separates Spain from the rest of Europe?

    <p>Pyrenees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the national rice dish in Spain?

    <p>Paella</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the famous landmark in France?

    <p>Eiffel Tower</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the body of water that separates the United Kingdom from France?

    <p>English Channel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river empties into the Black Sea?

    <p>Danube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the writer who created the term 'Dark Ages'?

    <p>Petrarch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main feature of Mount Kilimanjaro that makes it unique?

    <p>Its three distinct volcanic cones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the formation of Denali?

    <p>Tectonic plates pushing together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature of European mountains such as Mount Ararat and Mont Blanc?

    <p>They have glaciers and crevasses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic that defines a landform?

    <p>It is a natural feature of the earth's surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the longest river in Europe?

    <p>The Blue Danube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the deepest canyon in Europe?

    <p>The Tara River Canyon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge of climbing Denali?

    <p>The extreme cold and glaciers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Mount Kilimanjaro's location?

    <p>It is located in Tanzania</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common feature of mountains in Turkey and the Alps?

    <p>They are all tall and have snow-capped peaks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the River Elbe in Germany and the Czech Republic?

    <p>It links important cities and was important for trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the approximate duration of the Dark Ages?

    <p>From the fall of the Western Roman Empire to 1453</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary role of lords in fiefs during the High Dark Ages?

    <p>To provide protection to peasants in exchange for loyalty and work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the disease that spread through Europe during the Dark Ages, killing millions of people?

    <p>The Black Death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the conversion of Emperor Constantine?

    <p>It led to the creation of Catholic Christianity and the Pope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of Martin Luther's declaration?

    <p>The creation of Protestantism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who crowned Harold Godwinson king after Edward the Confessor's death?

    <p>The Witan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of William the Conqueror's invasion of England?

    <p>It led to the creation of the Norman dynasty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of feudalism in medieval Europe?

    <p>To provide protection to the peasants in exchange for loyalty and work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Charlemagne crowned by the Pope?

    <p>Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Charlemagne's significance in European history?

    <p>He was a great leader who united many areas of Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Geography

    • Mount Kilimanjaro, located in Tanzania, is composed of three distinct volcanic cones: Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira.
    • Dr. Hans Meyer and Ludwig Purtscheller were the first to reach the Kibo summit in 1889.
    • Above 12,000 feet, the mountain is too cold to support any wildlife.

    Denali

    • Denali, located in Alaska, is the largest mountain in North America, rising up to 20,310 feet.
    • Denali was formed due to tectonic plates pushing together.
    • The mountain is extremely cold and has many glaciers and crevasses, making it challenging to climb to the summit.

    Landforms

    • A landform is any natural feature of the earth's surface.
    • Examples of landforms include mountains, valleys, canyons, lakes, rivers, coasts, and bays.
    • The Alps are the largest mountain range in Europe, while Turkey is home to similarly tall mountains.

    European Geography

    • Mount Ararat in Turkey and Mont Blanc in the Alps are the tallest mountains in political Europe.
    • The largest canyon in Europe is the Tara River Canyon in Montenegro, which is 4,265 feet deep.
    • The longest river in Europe is the Blue Danube, stretching 1,780 miles.

    European Rivers

    • Four main rivers make up Western Europe: the Danube, the Rhine, the Rhône, and the Oder.
    • These rivers begin with smaller tributaries and flow into the Baltic Sea or the Mediterranean Sea.
    • They are important waterways for transportation and trade.

    Spain

    • Spain is located in the southwestern part of Europe.
    • The main religion is Catholicism, and the main language is Spanish, with four other regional co-official languages.
    • The Romans and the Moors played a significant role in shaping Spain's history.

    Western Europe

    • The Alps and Pyrenees are mountain ranges in Western Europe.
    • The Alps stretch from southern France to Switzerland, Austria, and northern Italy.
    • The Pyrenees separate Spain from the rest of Europe, offering protection and preserving culture and language.

    France

    • France has a long and sometimes violent history, originally known as Gaul.
    • The monarchy system was replaced by an elected government.
    • Visitors can enjoy beautiful scenery, landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, and delicious food like crepes.

    Mediterranean Sea

    • The Atlantic Ocean is connected to the Mediterranean Sea by the Strait of Gibraltar.
    • The Mediterranean Sea is divided into two sections, and five major rivers empty into the Black Sea.
    • The Aegean Sea has many natural bays and ports due to its geography.

    British Isles

    • The British Isles are home to Scotland, Wales, Ireland, and England, separated from France by the English Channel.
    • The United Kingdom consists of Northern Ireland, England, Scotland, and Wales, separate from the Republic of Ireland.
    • Wales has a mountainous geography, while Scotland is home to many small islands and lochs.

    Dark Ages

    • The Dark Ages began after the fall of the Western Roman Empire and ended in 1453 with the fall of the Eastern Roman Empire.
    • During the High Dark Ages, people lived in fiefs where peasants worked for lords in exchange for protection.
    • The Black Death, a deadly disease, killed anywhere from 75 to 200 million people.

    Christianity

    • Christianity became popular across Europe due to the conversion of Emperor Constantine.
    • The Pope is the leader of the Catholic Church in the west, while Orthodox Christianity exists in the east.
    • Christianity in Europe has declined over time.

    William the Conqueror

    • William the Conqueror was one of the most famous kings in England's history due to his invasion of the country.
    • He built a massive fleet of ships to bring his army from France to England and won the Battle of Hastings.
    • He is remembered as a ruthless leader.

    Feudalism

    • Feudalism was the system in place during the Middle Ages in Europe that existed instead of strong central governments.
    • People gave kings and lords money and worked in exchange for protection.
    • Fiefs were lands given out to vassals, and vassals were the people getting the land.

    Charlemagne

    • Charlemagne was a king who united the areas that are today France, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, and parts of Italy and Spain.
    • He conquered and converted an area of Europe, and was crowned emperor of the Holy Roman Empire on Christmas Day by the Pope.
    • Charlemagne was one of the great leaders of European history.

    Geography

    • Mount Kilimanjaro, located in Tanzania, is composed of three distinct volcanic cones: Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira.
    • Dr. Hans Meyer and Ludwig Purtscheller were the first to reach the Kibo summit in 1889.
    • Above 12,000 feet, the mountain is too cold to support any wildlife.

    Denali

    • Denali, located in Alaska, is the largest mountain in North America, rising up to 20,310 feet.
    • Denali was formed due to tectonic plates pushing together.
    • The mountain is extremely cold and has many glaciers and crevasses, making it challenging to climb to the summit.

    Landforms

    • A landform is any natural feature of the earth's surface.
    • Examples of landforms include mountains, valleys, canyons, lakes, rivers, coasts, and bays.
    • The Alps are the largest mountain range in Europe, while Turkey is home to similarly tall mountains.

    European Geography

    • Mount Ararat in Turkey and Mont Blanc in the Alps are the tallest mountains in political Europe.
    • The largest canyon in Europe is the Tara River Canyon in Montenegro, which is 4,265 feet deep.
    • The longest river in Europe is the Blue Danube, stretching 1,780 miles.

    European Rivers

    • Four main rivers make up Western Europe: the Danube, the Rhine, the Rhône, and the Oder.
    • These rivers begin with smaller tributaries and flow into the Baltic Sea or the Mediterranean Sea.
    • They are important waterways for transportation and trade.

    Spain

    • Spain is located in the southwestern part of Europe.
    • The main religion is Catholicism, and the main language is Spanish, with four other regional co-official languages.
    • The Romans and the Moors played a significant role in shaping Spain's history.

    Western Europe

    • The Alps and Pyrenees are mountain ranges in Western Europe.
    • The Alps stretch from southern France to Switzerland, Austria, and northern Italy.
    • The Pyrenees separate Spain from the rest of Europe, offering protection and preserving culture and language.

    France

    • France has a long and sometimes violent history, originally known as Gaul.
    • The monarchy system was replaced by an elected government.
    • Visitors can enjoy beautiful scenery, landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, and delicious food like crepes.

    Mediterranean Sea

    • The Atlantic Ocean is connected to the Mediterranean Sea by the Strait of Gibraltar.
    • The Mediterranean Sea is divided into two sections, and five major rivers empty into the Black Sea.
    • The Aegean Sea has many natural bays and ports due to its geography.

    British Isles

    • The British Isles are home to Scotland, Wales, Ireland, and England, separated from France by the English Channel.
    • The United Kingdom consists of Northern Ireland, England, Scotland, and Wales, separate from the Republic of Ireland.
    • Wales has a mountainous geography, while Scotland is home to many small islands and lochs.

    Dark Ages

    • The Dark Ages began after the fall of the Western Roman Empire and ended in 1453 with the fall of the Eastern Roman Empire.
    • During the High Dark Ages, people lived in fiefs where peasants worked for lords in exchange for protection.
    • The Black Death, a deadly disease, killed anywhere from 75 to 200 million people.

    Christianity

    • Christianity became popular across Europe due to the conversion of Emperor Constantine.
    • The Pope is the leader of the Catholic Church in the west, while Orthodox Christianity exists in the east.
    • Christianity in Europe has declined over time.

    William the Conqueror

    • William the Conqueror was one of the most famous kings in England's history due to his invasion of the country.
    • He built a massive fleet of ships to bring his army from France to England and won the Battle of Hastings.
    • He is remembered as a ruthless leader.

    Feudalism

    • Feudalism was the system in place during the Middle Ages in Europe that existed instead of strong central governments.
    • People gave kings and lords money and worked in exchange for protection.
    • Fiefs were lands given out to vassals, and vassals were the people getting the land.

    Charlemagne

    • Charlemagne was a king who united the areas that are today France, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, and parts of Italy and Spain.
    • He conquered and converted an area of Europe, and was crowned emperor of the Holy Roman Empire on Christmas Day by the Pope.
    • Charlemagne was one of the great leaders of European history.

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