| A | B |
|---|
| Mediterranean Sea | sea that borders Southern Europe |
| Alps | Europe's highest mountains |
| Mediterranean climate | warm and sunny in summer and mild and rainy in winter |
| Southern Europe's island formed by this | undersea mountains |
| Athens | Greece's capital and largest city |
| Orthodox Church | church that most people in Greece belong |
| cornerstone of Greek society | the family |
| two important industries in Greece | shipping and tourism |
| democracy | representative government |
| Rome | capital of Italy |
| pope | spiritual head of the Roman Catholic Church |
| three influences on Italian culture | Roman Catholic Church, local traditions, and regional geography |
| nationalism | strong patriotic feelings for a country |
| Madrid | capital of Spain |
| Where did Spain and Portugal establish colonies | Americas, Africa & Asia |
| Basques | group in Spain that has its own language and customs |
