Tour EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE
Location of the launch of the Allied campaign to liberate Europe during WWIIrope
in
Arromanches
Medieval abbey that is separated daily from the mainland due to some of world's
strongest tides
Mont St. Michel
The French benefit from increased leisure time due to
Reduction of working hours due to working week of less than 40 hours.
Atlantic coastline of France is known to be
mild and sunny
Area best known for castles, chateaus with associations to French royalty
Loire Valley
Region known for its Celtic heritage, Breton languag3e and deeply indented
coastline
Brittany
Historically important as the religious capital of France, along with beautiful
rolling countryside
Champagne
Region known as one of the Europe's most popular winter sport destinations
The South of France
A place known as 'the island of beauty' due to its scenery of deeply indented
western coast and forested mountains
Corsica
Spain and Portugal make up the rugged Balkan peninsula, which also helped
isolate it from the rest of Europe.
,False
Spain differs from other Western European countries in the several ways. Which
of these statements is NOT true about Spain. Multiple answers apply.
Controlled resort development along the Mediterranean Sea coast have not disrupted
culture or added to pollution.
Spain's late entry into the European tourism market allowed it to evaluate
competition and offer lower prices than established destinations of the Italia and
the French Rivera.
True
The Cantabrian Mountains in the north of Spain overlook ______________ and are
characterized by ___________________.
Bay of Biscay; woodlands and countryside.
Most foreign visitors arrive to Spain by air.
True
Which area of Spain epitomizes a warm, sunny climate, easy-going lifestyle and
picturesque villages, and influence of the Moors.
Andalucia
This place is physically attached to Spain and is one of Britain's few remaining
colonies, known for its world-famous Rock and historical association with the
British army and navy.
Gibralter
Which region of Portugal best fits this description: popular holiday region,
exceptionally sunny climate with fine sandy beaches, rocky coves and fishing
villages?
Algarve
Which is NOT true about Portugal?
Big presence of Moorish influence.
Which Portuguese city is described here: gateway to the northern region, main
claim to fame is the port wine industry, status of a World Heritage Site.
Oporto
, What place is described here: sub-tropical climate, beautiful, volcanic
mountainous scenery, and Tenerife is the largest of them.
Canary Islands
Which city is Spain is described here: High altitude capital city fine cuisine,
vibrant nightlife, UNESCO World Heritage sites, fine art collections.
Madrid
______________ form a rugged spine along the Italian Peninsula.
Apennines
Italy's second largest city, known for its world famous fashion, a reputation of
business before pleasure, and a multi-spired Gothic Cathedral, La Scala.
Milan
Italian city that is a World Heritage Site, yet at risk of flooding due to sea level
rise.
Venice
A leading cultural center in literature, attracted the best artists, and holds three of
Europe's finest art collections.
Florence
In Vatican City, is the main gathering place for pilgrims.
St. Peter's Square
Italian island containing Mount Etna, a once-dormant volcanoes that has erupted
very recently, as well as a rich cultural mix of/from North Africa.
Sicly
Island geographically close to Italy, yet culturally closer to Britain and North
Africa.
Malta
True or False: Water supply issues, development pressures, and poor standards
of accommodations have led to restrictions on the island of Malta.
True
A portion of Rome that is its own independent city-state and is headquarters of
the Roman Catholic Church, drawing large numbers of religious pilgrims.
Vatican City
LATEST UPDATE
Location of the launch of the Allied campaign to liberate Europe during WWIIrope
in
Arromanches
Medieval abbey that is separated daily from the mainland due to some of world's
strongest tides
Mont St. Michel
The French benefit from increased leisure time due to
Reduction of working hours due to working week of less than 40 hours.
Atlantic coastline of France is known to be
mild and sunny
Area best known for castles, chateaus with associations to French royalty
Loire Valley
Region known for its Celtic heritage, Breton languag3e and deeply indented
coastline
Brittany
Historically important as the religious capital of France, along with beautiful
rolling countryside
Champagne
Region known as one of the Europe's most popular winter sport destinations
The South of France
A place known as 'the island of beauty' due to its scenery of deeply indented
western coast and forested mountains
Corsica
Spain and Portugal make up the rugged Balkan peninsula, which also helped
isolate it from the rest of Europe.
,False
Spain differs from other Western European countries in the several ways. Which
of these statements is NOT true about Spain. Multiple answers apply.
Controlled resort development along the Mediterranean Sea coast have not disrupted
culture or added to pollution.
Spain's late entry into the European tourism market allowed it to evaluate
competition and offer lower prices than established destinations of the Italia and
the French Rivera.
True
The Cantabrian Mountains in the north of Spain overlook ______________ and are
characterized by ___________________.
Bay of Biscay; woodlands and countryside.
Most foreign visitors arrive to Spain by air.
True
Which area of Spain epitomizes a warm, sunny climate, easy-going lifestyle and
picturesque villages, and influence of the Moors.
Andalucia
This place is physically attached to Spain and is one of Britain's few remaining
colonies, known for its world-famous Rock and historical association with the
British army and navy.
Gibralter
Which region of Portugal best fits this description: popular holiday region,
exceptionally sunny climate with fine sandy beaches, rocky coves and fishing
villages?
Algarve
Which is NOT true about Portugal?
Big presence of Moorish influence.
Which Portuguese city is described here: gateway to the northern region, main
claim to fame is the port wine industry, status of a World Heritage Site.
Oporto
, What place is described here: sub-tropical climate, beautiful, volcanic
mountainous scenery, and Tenerife is the largest of them.
Canary Islands
Which city is Spain is described here: High altitude capital city fine cuisine,
vibrant nightlife, UNESCO World Heritage sites, fine art collections.
Madrid
______________ form a rugged spine along the Italian Peninsula.
Apennines
Italy's second largest city, known for its world famous fashion, a reputation of
business before pleasure, and a multi-spired Gothic Cathedral, La Scala.
Milan
Italian city that is a World Heritage Site, yet at risk of flooding due to sea level
rise.
Venice
A leading cultural center in literature, attracted the best artists, and holds three of
Europe's finest art collections.
Florence
In Vatican City, is the main gathering place for pilgrims.
St. Peter's Square
Italian island containing Mount Etna, a once-dormant volcanoes that has erupted
very recently, as well as a rich cultural mix of/from North Africa.
Sicly
Island geographically close to Italy, yet culturally closer to Britain and North
Africa.
Malta
True or False: Water supply issues, development pressures, and poor standards
of accommodations have led to restrictions on the island of Malta.
True
A portion of Rome that is its own independent city-state and is headquarters of
the Roman Catholic Church, drawing large numbers of religious pilgrims.
Vatican City
