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- 1. How well do you know Europe? Look- Cook- Book eTwinning project 2017-2018
- 2. History of Europe The continent of Europe has been the home to some of the greatest civilizations of the world—from Ancient Greece to the Roman Empire. It is also known as the birthplace of modern democracy. Europe has been the focal point of two of the biggest wars in the history: World War I and II. Recently, 28 countries of Europe joined hands and formed a common union known as the European Union. This union allows the use of one currency in all the independent European countries and it is also bestowed with the authority to combine the economic and military power of these countries.
- 3. 10 Interesting Facts About Europe 1. It is believed that the continent is named after ‘Europa’, a Phoenician Princess from Greek Mythology. 2. The population of Europe is more than 800 million, making it the third most populated continent. 3. Europe is made up of more than 40 different countries. 4. There are no deserts in Europe! 5. There are three time zones in Europe: Eastern European Time Zone, Central European Time Zone and Western European Time Zone. 6. The Vatican City of Europe is the world’s smallest country. 7. The currency of Europe is called the Euro. 8. The highest point in the continent is the Caucasus Mountains. 9. The longest river on this continent is the Volga River. 10.The Industrial Revolution took birth in Europe and then spread to the whole world.
- 4. AUSTRIA
- 5. Austria Capital: Vienna Official language: German Currency: Euro Did you know…? Celebrities: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sigmund Freud, Gustav Klimt, Arnold Schwarzenegger,…
- 6. Vienna, Austria’s capital is famous for its cultural events, imperial sights, coffee houses, cosy wine taverns, and the very special Viennese charm.
- 7. Tourist Sights St. Stephan‘s Cathedral is the symbol of Vienna. Construction commenced in the 12th century. Today, it is one of the most important Gothic structures in Austria. Belvedere is not only a magnificent Baroque palace but also houses one of Austria's most valuable art collections – with key works by Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele and Oskar Kokoschka. Schoenbrunn is one of Europe's most beautiful Baroque complexes and has been in the possession of the Habsburgs since 1569. The palace is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- 10. Capital City – Athens Official language: Greek Currency: Euro Greece has a land border with Albania, the Republic of Macedonia, Bulgaria and Turkey. Greece
- 11. Greece is know as place with temperate Mediterranean climate. In the summer, days are long and high temperatures.
- 12. Athens
- 13. The Erecthion sits on the most sacred site of the Acropolis where Poseidon and Athena had their contest over who would be the Patron of the city. The Parthenon and other main buildings on the Acropolis were built by Pericles in the fifth century BC as a monument to the cultural and political achievements of the inhabitants of Athens. The greatest and finest sanctuary of ancient Athens, dedicated primarily to its patron, the goddess Athena, dominates the center of the modern city from the rocky crag known as the Acropolis.
- 14. High above the Meteora landscape in the central region of Greece, 60 monks and nuns live in fabled monasteries perched on the edge of sandstone peaks. In centuries past, their place of worship brought them solitude and protection from unwanted trespassers. Delphi is famous as the ancient sanctuary that grew rich as the seat of Pythia, the oracle consulted about important decisions throughout the ancient classical world. Olympus Greece’s highest mountain and the realm of the 12 Olympian gods promise you a divine experience. The highest of Olympus’ peaks is Mytikas.
- 15. The symbol of Poland is a white eagle, and throughout the country’s history, the eagle has sometimes been depicted wearing a crown.
- 16. Poland Capital City – Warsaw Official language: Polish Currency: Polish złoty Other important cities: Krakow, Lodz, Wroclaw, Poznan and Gdansk.
- 17. Warsaw Old Town, rebuilt after World War II based on paintings from the 17th-18th centuries, is protected by UNESCO and is a perfect example of restoration of cultural heritage.
- 18. Famous people Nicolaus Copernicus John Paul II Fryderyk Chopin Arthur Rubinstein
- 19. The National Museum in Wrocław, which holds one of the largest collections of contemporary art in the country important monuments Artur Rubinstein was one of the greatest concert pianists of the 20th century. Ratusz, the Renaissance City Hall in Poznań Fryderyk Chopin was a renowned classical composer and virtuoso pianist.
- 21. Italy Capital City : Rome Official language: Italian Currency: Euro The country has a long history, as Rome its capital city today was founded in 753BC. After the Roman Empire broke down in 395AD, there were many separate kingdoms and city states. However, Italy became one nation only in 1861 and since then includes the islands of Sicily and Sardegna. It was a kingdom until 1946 after the second World War, where Italy sided with the German Nazis. Flag: The colors represent these virtues: hope (green), faith (white), and charity (red).
- 23. Mount Vesuvius Mount Etna In the South of Italy you will find Italy’s three active volcanoes: Vesuvius near Naples, Etna on Sicily and Stromboli off the Coast of Italy. Stromboli
- 24. Portugal
- 25. Portugal
- 26. The Rooster of Barcelos (Portuguese, "Galo de Barcelos") is one of the most common emblems of Portugal. The legend Rooster of Barcelos tells the story of a dead rooster's miraculous intervention in proving the innocence of a man who had been falsely accused and sentenced to death.
- 27. Portugal Capital City : Lisbon Official language: Portuguese Currency: Euro Portugal is one of the oldest nations in the world. Established in the 12th century, Portugal presided over a vast empire that had its roots in the seafaring explorations of the 1400s. In 1487-88 Bartolomeu Dias was the first European to round Africa's Cape of Good Hope. Ferdinand Magellan led the first voyage around the world between 1519 and 1522. Portuguese is the official language of 9 countries.
- 28. Lisbon has two sites listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site: Belém Tower Jerónimos Monastery
- 29. Famous People From Vasco da Gama Ferdinand Magellan Bartolomeu Dias Portugal
- 30. Fado was classified as world cultural heritage by UNESCO Fado is a music genre which can be traced to the 1820s in Lisbon, Portugal, but probably with much earlier origins. In popular belief, fado is a form of music characterized by lyrics, often about the sea or the life of the poor. However, although the origins are difficult to trace, today fado is regarded, by many, as simply a form of song which can be about anything, but must follow a certain structure. Portugal
- 31. Greatest Portuguese Football Players of All Time Cristiano Ronaldo Eusebio Luis Figo Rui Costa Pepe Deco Fernando Chalana Paulo Futre Mario Coluna Fernando Peyroteo
- 32. Hungary Capital City : Budapest Official language: Hungarian Currency: Hungarian forint Hungary is located in Central Europe and is a landlocked country (no access to seas or oceans). It is bordered by seven other European countries: Ukraine, Slovakia, Serbia, Romania, Slovenia, Croatia and Austria. Hungary was originally settled by the Magyars, who were fierce horsemen from Asia. Because of this, Hungary’s language is different from other languages in the region.
- 33. BUDAPEST
- 34. Kodály Zoltán The creator of the Kodály Method One of the founders of ethnomusicology Liszt Ferenc The greatest pianist of all time Bartók Béla Famous People From Hungary
- 35. Albert Szent- Györgyi discovered vitamin C and the components and reactions of the citric acid cycle. The Rubik's Cube is a 3D mechanical puzzle invented Ernő Rubik. It is the world's best-selling toy. Laszlo Biro Inventor of Modern Ballpoint Pen Ernő Rubik Famous People From Hungary
- 37. Capital City : Bratislava Official language: Slovak Currency: Euro Slovakia Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is set along the Danube River by the border with Austria and Hungary. It is the capital in the world bordering two countries. There are 180 castles and 425 chateaux, more than 6000 caves in a country. There are 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Slovakia.
- 38. Slovak National Theatre Grassalkovich Palace St.Martin Cathedral Danube Bratislava Castle
- 41. Capital: Sofia Official language: Bulgarian Currency: Lev
- 43. Bulgarian language Bulgarian is the official language of Bulgaria and one of 23 official languages of the European Union. The Bulgarian language is the earliest written documentation Slavic language.
- 44. Culture Traditional Bulgarian culture contains mainly Thracian, Slavic and Bulgar heritage, along with Greek, Roman, Ottoman influences; Bulgaria has the third-largest total number of uncovered archaeological sites in Europe after Italy and Greece; In 1972 the oldest golden treasure in the world was discovered in a necropolis near Varna. Nine historical and natural objects have been inscribed in the list of UNESCO World Heritage.
- 45. 2 3 4 6 7 8 10 11 12 14 15 16 18 19 20 1 5 9 13 17 Quiz:HowwelldoyouknowEurope? Look- Cook- Book eTwinning project 2017-2018
- 46. The currency used in Hungary is called… Hungarian forint 1
- 47. Greece Which European country is bordered with Albania, the Republic of Macedonia, Bulgaria and Turkey? 2
- 48. What is the capital city of Bulgaria? Sofia 3
- 49. What is the name of the river on which Bratislava is located on? Danube River 4
- 50. Which three colors make up the Italian flag? Green, white and red 5
- 51. How many countries are currently in the EU? 28 6
- 53. What is the official language of Portugal? Portuguese 8
- 54. Who was Nicolaus Copernicus ? mathematician and astronomer 9
- 55. Who was the most famous Polish composer? Frederic Chopin 10
- 56. a form of blues which came into being in Lisbon at the beginning of the 19th century 11 What is the "Fado"?
- 57. Which is the main river in Austria? Danube river 12
- 58. How many active volcanoes are there in Italy? three active volcanoes: Vesuvius, Etna and Stromboli 13
- 59. What are there many of throughout Slovakia? Ancient castles and caves 14
- 60. What alphabet does Bulgaria use? Cyrillic alphabet 15
- 61. The Acropolis is in which Greek city? Athens 16
- 62. The Rubik's Cube is… a 3-D combination puzzle invented in 1974 17
- 63. Euro 18 What is name of European currency?
- 64. What is the longest river in Europe? Volga 19
- 65. Where did the name Europe come from? Greek mythology 20