Across
- 2. Narrow, deep sea inlets bordered by steep cliffs, common in Norway.
- 6. A southern European country known for its Roman Empire heritage, Renaissance art, and cuisine such as pasta and pizza.
- 9. The largest country in the world by land area, spanning Eastern Europe and northern Asia, known for its vast resources and history as the center of the Soviet Union.
- 11. A Balkan country with a rich history, known for its role in the former Yugoslavia and cultural traditions in the region.
- 13. _______ Channel – A body of water separating southern England from northern France.
- 14. A European country known for its Age of Exploration, historic cities Lisbon and Porto, love of fútbol, and being home to Cristiano Ronaldo
- 18. ______ Union - A political and economic union of 27 European countries promoting cooperation and integration.
- 19. A large sea bordered by southern Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia.
- 20. An autonomous territory of Denmark, largely covered by ice.
- 22. A mountain range traditionally considered the boundary between Europe and Asia in Russia.
- 23. A European nation known for its history as a global empire, vibrant culture, and traditions such as flamenco dancing and bullfighting.
Down
- 1. A Scandinavian country known for its fjords, northern lights, and social welfare.
- 3. ____ Union – A former socialist state in Eastern Europe and northern Asia (1922–1991), led by Russia, which significantly influenced European politics, culture, and the Cold War era.
- 4. Seafaring Norse people from Scandinavia, known for exploration, trade, and raids during the early Middle Ages.
- 5. ____ city - The smallest independent state in the world, located within Rome, Italy; it is the center of the Catholic Church and home to the Pope.
- 6. ______ Revolution – A period of technological and industrial development that began in Europe in the 18th century.
- 7. A Western European country recognized for its contributions to art, fashion, wine, and its revolutionary history, including the French Revolution.
- 8. United _____ - country in Western Europe consisting of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, known for its monarchy and parliamentary democracy.
- 10. A central European country known for its engineering, automotive industry, and pivotal role in European and world history, including World War II.
- 12. A traditional system of government still present in countries like the United Kingdom, Spain, and Sweden.
- 15. ____ War – A period of political and ideological tension (1947–1991) between the Soviet Union and its allies and the United States and Western Europe, marked by the arms race, space race, and proxy wars.
- 16. A cultural movement beginning in Italy in the 14th century, emphasizing art, science, and humanism.
- 17. A southeastern European country known as the birthplace of democracy, philosophy, and the Olympic Games, with a rich history in ancient civilization.
- 21. A major mountain range in central Europe, spanning countries like France, Switzerland, Austria, and Italy.
