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What role did the Pyrenees Mountains play in separating people?
They acted as a natural wall dividing two countries
Which mountain range offered protection to Rome during Roman times?
The Alps
Who was Hannibal of Carthage and what was his notable accomplishment related to the Alps?
An army commander who crossed the Alps with war elephants
Which group sought protection in the Pyrenees in the 1200s for religious freedom?
Christians
What historical event led Frenchmen and Jews to find refuge by crossing the Pyrenees into Spain?
World War II
Explore the significant role played by the Alps and the Pyrenees in Western Europe as natural barriers, shaping the geography and history of the region. Understand how these mountain ranges can act as both protectors and isolators for countries.
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