Eastern European Countries

Following WWII many European countries associated with the Soviet Union. Why?

• Eastern European countries were forced to adopt communism

• Soviet Union invited Eastern European countries to join.

• They spoke the same language

• They were rejected by the European Union

What did the "iron curtain" Winston Churchill referred to do?

• It divided European countries into two groups - communist and non-communist.

• It divided Korea into two separate countries along the 38th Parallel.

• It was one of the primary causes of WWII.

• It was created after the collapse of the Soviet Union to protect its weakened borders.

Which of the following countries is NOT found in Eastern Europe?

• Poland

• Portugal

• Serbia

• Belarus

What physical feature is being shown on the map?

• Scandinavian Peninsula

• Yucatan Peninsula

• Isthmus of Panama

• Balkan Peninsula

According to the chart, Eastern European countries are...

• more developed than Western.

• living longer than Western.

• less developed than Western

• wealthier than Western.

What is the largest eastern European country, excluding Russia?

• Ukraine

• Poland

• Czech Republic

• Bulgaria

Which of the following countries was once a part of the Soviet Union?

• China

• Ukraine

• Portugal

• Poland

Which Eastern European country is known for its medieval castles and Gothic architecture?

• Romania

• Poland

• Hungary

• Bulgaria

What is the primary religion practiced in Eastern Europe?

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Eastern Orthodox Christianity

• Hinduism

Which Eastern European country is famous for its historic city of Krakow?

• Slovakia

• Poland

• Lithuania

• Estonia