CONTINENTS OF THE WORLD

1. The earth is divided into seven continents; however, there

is great variation in the size of all these continents.
2. Comprising many countries, continents are mainly
surrounded by sea.
3. Asia is the largest continent, followed by Africa, North
America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia.
4. The continents North and South America are considered
separate ones. However, in earlier times, they were
considered a part of a single continent and were
collectively referred to as America.
5. The most populated and the largest continent on the
planet is Asia. Covering 8.6% of the earth's total surface
area.
6. The second largest and the second most populated
continent in the world is Africa.
EUROPE CONTINENT

1. Europe, second smallest of the world’s continents.

2. The European continent is located completely in the
northern hemisphere and mainly in the eastern
hemisphere.
3. There are 50 countries in Europe with a total of more than
742 million people living on the continent.
4. 28 European Countries Are Members of the European
Union
5. The name Europe is believed to have derived from Greek.
Europa was a princess in Greek Mythology.
6. There are over 250 different languages spoken throughout
this continent.
FLAGS OF EUROPE

1. Flags a show that we belong to a community, organisation

or nation and that we share beliefs, goals, rules and
regulations.
2. Flags are national symbols. Every country has got a specific
flag as their national symbol.
3. The first flags were flown in the 18th century to tell others
that we own a piece of land.
4. Cross: In ancient times the cross only symbolized the
different points of the compass.
5. Square: The four even lengths of the square symbolize
balance and equal opposites.
6. World Flags show different sets of colour and symbols, like
the sun or the moon, some cultural symbols, like the
national bird or flower.
CURRENCY OF EUROPE CONTINENT
1. In Europe, the most commonly used currency is the euro
(used by 25 countries)
2. The euro banknotes have been in circulation since 1
January 2002.
3. The euro banknotes depict the architectural styles of seven
periods in Europe’s cultural history.
4. The windows and doorways on the front of each banknote
symbolise the spirit of openness and cooperation in
Europe.
5. The euro banknotes are produced at printing works
throughout the EU.
6. Collector coins have different features and properties:
compared to legal tender coins, they must be of different
colour, diameter and weight and their denominations have
to be different from coins intended for circulation.
NATURE LANDSCAPE
MULLERTHAL REGION, LUXEMBOURG

1. Mullerthal Region is above all a unique biotope

characterized by rock formations that are as beguiling as
they are surprising.
2. It is the unique composition of the rock and soil erosion
that have contributed to the creation of this landscape so
typical of Luxembourg.
3. Is dominated by craggy terrain, thick forests, some caves
and myriad small streams.
4. Mullerthal is the village which gave its name to the entire
region.
5. The waterfall "Schiessentümpel" is surely the most
photographed motive of the region.
6. The Mullerthal region offers myriad hiking options.
NATURE LANDSCAPE
GODAFOSS, ICELAND

1. The Godafoss waterfall is one of the most spectacular

waterfalls in Iceland.
2. The water of the river Skjálfandafljót falls from a height of
12 meters over a width of 30 meters.
3. Godafoss Waterfall is part of the Diamond Circle explore
the Diamond Circle.
4. The water of the river Skjálfandafljót falls from a height of
12 metres over a width of 30 metres.
5. Against the dramatic backdrop of the cloud-covered
mountains, they create an elegant and majestic scene.
6. During summer you don’t have to worry too much about
dark nights, because there is almost 24 hours of daylight.
NATURE LANDSCAPE
VERDON GORGE, FRANCE

1. Verdon George is a river canyon located in the Provence-

Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of South-eastern France.
2. It is often considered to be one of Europe's most beautiful.
3. It is about 25 km (15.5 mi) long and up to 700 metres (0.4
mi) deep.
4. It was formed by the Verdon River, which is named for its
startling turquoise-green colour, one of the location's
distinguishing characteristics.
5. It is considered an outstanding destination for multi-pitch
climbing.
6. The gorge was described in printed form from 1782 and
1804.
IMPORTANTS MONUMENTS
EIFFEL TOWER, FRANCE

1. When the French government was organizing the

International Exposition of 1889 to celebrate the centenary
of the French Revolution, a competition was held for
designs for a suitable monument.
2. The Centennial Committee accepted that of the noted
bridge engineer Gustave Eiffel.
3. Constructed from 1887 to 1889 as the entrance to the 1889
World's Fair.
4. The tower has three levels for visitors, with restaurants on
the first and second levels.
5. The tower is painted in three shades: lighter at the top,
getting progressively darker towards the bottom to
complement the Parisian sky.
6. Nothing remotely like the Eiffel Tower had ever been built;
it was twice as high as the dome of St. Peter’s in Rome or
the Great Pyramid of Giza.
IMPORTANTS MONUMENTS
COLOSSEUM ROME, ITALY

1. Colosseum is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city

of Rome, Italy.
2. Construction began under the emperor Vespasian
3. It was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles
such as mock sea battles.
4. The Colosseum is still an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome
and is listed as one of the New seven Wonders of the
World.
5. The name Colosseum is believed to be derived from a
colossal statue of Nero that once stood nearby.
6. The Colosseum is an entirely free-standing structure. It
derives its basic exterior and interior architecture from that
of two Roman theatres back to back.
IMPORTANTS MONUMENTS
ST BASIL'S CATHEDRAL, RUSSIA

1. St. Basil's Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of

Intercession, is a very famous cathedral in Moscow, Russia.
2. Was commissioned by Ivan IV (Ivan the Terrible), for Saint
Basil the Blessed.
3. There is a ninth spire in the middle, forming an eight-point
star.
4. The cathedral’s original colour was said to be white to
match the white stone of the Kremlin, while the domes
were gold. Starting in the 17th century, the façade and
domes began to be painted in the remarkable colours that
are seen today.
5. According to one theory, the cathedral symbolizes
Heavenly Jerusalem, in other words the Kingdom of God.
6. The city of Moscow also caught fire numerous times, and
the cathedral wasn't spared. Even so, it still stands to this
very day.
FAMOUS PERSON IN EUROPE
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN

1. Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany.

2. In his early twenties, Beethoven moved to Vienna, where
he spent the rest of his life.
3. There is a ninth spire in the middle, forming an eight-point
star.
4. Beethoven was one of the first composers to make a living
without being employed by the church or a member of the
nobility.
5. At first, he was known as a brilliant pianist.
6. Even though he could no longer hear well enough to play
the piano, Beethoven composed some of his best music
after he was deaf.
FAMOUS PERSON IN EUROPE
Leonardo Da Vinci

1. Leonardo da Vinci was born on April 15, 1452.

2. He was Italian.
3. He never married or had children.
4. Unbelievably, his assistant inherited his entire estate after
he passed away.
5. He lived during the Renaissance era, which was a period in
time during which important developments and discoveries
in areas such as art and science took place.
6. His most famous painting is the Mona Lisa, which was
valued in 1962 at US$100 million.
FAMOUS PERSON IN EUROPE
QUEEN ELIZABETH

1. Queen Elizabeth II was born at 2.40am on 21 April 1926He

was Italian.
2. She was crowned Queen on 2 June 1953
3. Watched by a TV audience of 20 million people.
4. She is the longest reigning monarch ever in Britain
5. As Queen, she has been served by 14 UK Prime Ministers
6. Queen Elizabeth became a homeowner at just six years
old.
INDIGENOUS PEOPLE FROM EUROPE
SAMI PEOPLE

1. In the far north of Europe, ancient sounds, unique

craftwork traditions, and a particular language live The
Sami people.
2. The Sami people live in four countries: Norway, Sweden,
Finland, and Russia.
3. The Sami people speak a language that is a member of the
Uralic linguistic group along with languages such as Finnish,
Estonian and Hungarian.
4. A total of nine different but closely related Sami languages
are spoken in the Sami region.
5. Traditionally, most Sami people have supported
themselves through fishing, livestock farming, and hunting,
along the coast.
6. Sami boots filled with blister sedge will keep your legs
warmer than the latest developments in survival
equipment and are used diligently when the temperature
drops below -40.
INDIGENOUS PEOPLE FROM EUROPE
THE CHUKCHI

1. The Chukchi live in other parts of Russia, and in Europe.

2. The Chukchi have migrated about six thousand years ago,
from the south along the shores of the Sea of Okhotsk, to
their present area.
3. Animals are essential and very important to the Chukchi.
4. The Chukchi take care of everyone in their community.
5. The Chukchi are always ready to help, and they have
become very generous and welcoming people.
6. The Chukchi people know the importance of loyalty, when
living with limited resources and within a small group.
INDIGENOUS PEOPLE FROM EUROPE
THE SETOS

1. The Setos are an indigenous Finno-Ugric ethnic and

linguistic minority in south-eastern Estonia and north-
western Russia.
2. Setos are mostly Seto-speaking Orthodox Christians of
Estonian nationality.
3. The Seto language (like Finnish and Estonian) belongs to
the Finnic group of the Uralic languages.
4. There are approximately 15,000 Setos around the world.
5. The culture of Setos blossomed in the early 20th century
when many national societies of Setos were organized.
6. In 1905 the number of Setos reached its peak.
NACIONAL SPORT
RUGBY

1. The first ever rugby balls were made by a Richard Lindon

who fashioned it out of hand stitched leather casing and
pigs’ bladders.
2. The game is said to have been invented in 1823 when
William Webb Ellis caught the ball while playing a game of
football at school, and ran to the goal with it.
3. Rugby originated England, in 1823.
4. In 1900, rugby union was introduced to the Summer
Olympics by Pierre de Coubertin.
5. The first Rugby World Cup was played in 1987 and was held
in Australia and New Zealand.
6. Rugby is known for the use of oval-shaped balls.
NACIONAL SPORT
CRICKET

1. Beginning in the late 16th century.

2. Having originated in south-east England
3. Rugby originated England, in 1823.
4. Cricket is the world's second most popular spectator sport
after association football (soccer).
5. The game continued to spread throughout England and, in
1751, Yorkshire is first mentioned as a venue.
6. In the first half of the 18th Century cricket established itself
as a leading sport in London and the south-eastern
counties of England.
NACIONAL SPORT
CURLING

1. Curling is a team sport played by two teams of four players

on a rectangular sheet of ice.
2. Evidence that curling existed in Scotland in the early 16th
century.
3. The word curling first appears in print in 1620 in Perth,
Scotland.
4. Outdoor curling was very popular in Scotland between the
16th and 19th centuries because the climate provided good
ice conditions every winter.
5. Curling has been a medal sport in the Winter Olympic
Games since the 1998.
6. The curling broom, or brush, is used to sweep the ice
surface in the path of the stone.
ANIMALS OF THE CONTINENTS
RED FOX

1. The Red Fox is known for its fur colour and long, bushy tail.
2. A red fox has a relatively long body with dense fur.
3. Foxes can jump high fences and swim well.
4. Red foxes are omnivores.
5. A fox can live up to 10-12 years in captivity, but only about
3 years in the wild.
6. Red Foxes are nocturnal.
ANIMALS OF THE CONTINENTS
STORKS

1. Storks live in swamps and wetlands.

2. They use their long, deep bills to catch fish, frogs and other
small animals.
3. Foxes can jump high fences and swim well.
4. Some storks are like garbage men. They eat dead or dying
animals and keep the area clean.
5. Storks are heavy birds. They can’t fly very far by flapping
their wings. Instead, they glide on warm air currents called
thermals.
6. Storks can’t sing the way most birds can. They can hiss or
screech. They also clatter their bills together.
ANIMALS OF THE CONTINENTS
REED DEER

1. The red deer is one of the biggest deer species.

2. Red deer live in Europe, North Africa, Australia, New
Zealand
3. Adult deer measures 4 feet at the shoulder height. They
have reddish brown coat.
4. They are migratory species in that they move to higher
habitats in summer where the food is abundant.
5. Red deer can live 10 – 13 years in the wild but in captivity
their lifespan is about 20 years
6. Predators of red deer are leopards, Eurasian lynx, brown
bear, Barbary leopard, wolf, and wild boars.
ARTEFACTS
MEDIEVAL SWORD

1. Swords were one of the most common weapons used by

knights in the Middle Ages.
2. There were a number of different types of swords and as
armour changed, so did the type of sword that was used.
3. The sword had to be strong enough to hold its edge and
needed to be strong enough to not bend or break when in
use.
4. By the late 12th century, the arming sword developed in
two different directions.
5. One direction was towards having a short, thick blade that
would be used in a blunt attack to injure someone in heavy
armour.
6. The other direction was to have a longer, heavier blade
that was aimed at piercing an opponent’s heavy armour.
ARTEFACTS
ROMAN CENTURION HELMET (GALEA)

1. Only men from the age of 20 and above could join the
army, and they had to serve at least 25 years before they
were allowed to retire.
2. The reason there were bristles on the Roman soldiers’
helmets was it gave them the appearance of being taller.
3. The exact form or design of the helmet varied significantly
over time.
4. The Greeks in the south also influenced Roman design in its
early history.
5. The Roman helmet was called a galea, and it had two
purposes: protection and identification.
6. Some ancient historians such as Polybius assert that the
helmet worn by the Roman soldiers had a psychological
function to it.
ARTEFACTS
GORGET

1. from the French gorge meaning throat.

2. The term lateral describes a steel or leather collar to
protect the throat.
3. From the 18th century, the Gorget became primarily
ornamental, serving as a symbolic accessory on military
uniforms
4. A separate mail collar called a "pisan" or "standard" was
sometimes worn under the aventail as additional
protection.
5. At the beginning of the 16th century, the Gorget reached
its full development as a component of plate armour.
6. The Gorget was revived as a uniform accessory in Nazi
Germany, seeing widespread use within the German
military and Nazi party organisations.