Western & Mediterranean European History Quiz

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Which countries are part of the Benelux economic union?

Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg (correct)
Switzerland, Luxembourg, Netherlands
France, Germany, Monaco
Austria, Belgium, Liechtenstein

What significant cultural influence shaped the modern French language?

Ancient Greek literature
Latin from Roman rule (correct)
Germanic tribes from the north
Conquered Celtic tribes

What event led to the fragmentation of Charlemagne's empire?

The fall of Rome
His death (correct)
His ascension to the throne
The rise of the Celtic kingdoms

Which two countries are considered the dominant countries of Western Europe?

Germany and France (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of languages are still spoken in regions where Germanic tribes were never fully conquered?

Germanic languages (B) Signup and view all the answers

What initiated the Reformation in 1517?

Publication of Martin Luther's statements (C) Signup and view all the answers

In which regions do most Protestants and Catholics live in Europe?

Protestants predominantly in the North and Catholics in the South (D) Signup and view all the answers

What political system was prevalent in Europe from the 9th to 15th centuries?

Feudalism (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the rise of nationalism in Europe?

People's loyalty was influenced by land, culture, and history (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the absolute monarchy in France by the late 1600s?

Deposition of the French King and formation of a Republic (A) Signup and view all the answers

Dominant Western European Countries

France and Germany are the most powerful countries in Western Europe because of their size, access to resources/ports/trade routes.

Benelux Countries Culture

The Benelux countries (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg) have distinct cultures influenced by both Germany and France.

Romance vs. Germanic Languages

Parts of Western Europe, like modern-day France, that were conquered by Rome, now speak Romance languages derived from Latin; areas not conquered speak Germanic languages.

Charlemagne's Empire

Charlemagne (a Germanic King) created a vast empire in Western Europe by the late 700s; but the empire significantly weakened after his death, replaced by smaller kingdoms.

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Western Europe Kingdoms

After Charlemagne's empire dissolved, Western Europe consisted of many smaller, competitive kingdoms.

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Reformation

A religious movement in 16th-century Europe that led to the establishment of Protestant churches after many Christians broke away from the Catholic Church.

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Martin Luther's Impact

Martin Luther's criticism of the Catholic Church in 1517 sparked the Reformation, leading to the emergence of Protestantism and religious wars between Catholics and Protestants.

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