Europe: Part V
The Minotaurus was fed seven young men and seven young women from Athenes every year
E41. According to Greek Mythology, on which island was the Labyrinth of the Minotaurus?
a. Kos    
b. Minos
c. Rhodes
d. Cyprus
e. Crete  
e. Crete
E42. Which other language than English is an official language in the UK?
c. Welsh
a. Celtic   b. Scottish   c. Welsh   d. Gaelic   e. Irish
E43. Which European city is famous for its Red Light District?
e. Amsterdam
a. London   b. Paris   c. Berlin   d. Milano   e. Amsterdam 
Love Parade 2001
E44. In which city is Europe's biggest street party, the Love Parade?
Link to cool Love Parade Site!!
a. Manchester  
b. Paris  
c. Barcelona  
d. Amsterdam
e. Berlin
e. Berlin; the Love Parade is larger every year and had and attendance of over 1 million people in 2000.
E45. Which European country was led by a dictator until 1989, when he and his wife were executed?
c. Romania; this country was lead by one of the worst dicators of the century: Ceaucescu. There was no indignation when he was finally executed in December 1989.
a. San Marino   b. Croatia   c. Romania   d. Moldova   e. Bulgaria
E46. Which European country was led by a dictator until his death in 1975 and than became a democratic monarchy?
a. Spain; Fascist dictator Franco ruled the country from 1936 to 1975. The country has since become democratic thanks to HRH King Juan Carlos
a. Spain   b. Yugoslavia   c. Bulgaria  d. Albania   e. Malta
Geothermal springs warmed by Lava
E47. In Which European Country are the "Blue Lagoon" Geothermal Hot Springs?
a. Finland 
b. Scotland
c. Norway
d. Estonia  
e. Iceland 
Link to Blue Lagoon Page
e. Iceland
E48. Who would you expect to see at the "Tour de France 2003"?
c. Cyclists
a. Politicians   b. Red Hot Chilli Peppers   c. Cyclists   d. Footballers   e. Sailors
E49. In which city is the famous Bolshoi Theatre?
e. Moskow
a. St. Petersburg   b. Vienna   c. Kiev    d. Munich   e. Moskow
A secluded Meteora monestary
E50. The 'Meteora Rocks Forrest': Monks used to live secluded in high perched monastaries. In which country is this region?
a. France
b. Greece
c. Bulgaria
d. Italy
e. Romania
b. Greece
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