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THE CULTURES OF EUROPE
HISTORY
ART
(pg. 311)
RELIGION
(pg. 310)
DAILY LIFE
(pg. 308)
LANGUAGE
(pg. 323, 325, 330, 336)
ECONOMY
*See notes about History on Ancient/Modern History of Europe notes.
-Gothic architecture
Examples: ________________________________________________
- In the Middle Ages, art, literature, and music were influenced by
_______________
- _______________________: Style of artistic expression in the 1800s
aimed to stir strong emotions
- _______________________ Movement: Period in the 1800s that used
bold colors to create “impression” of the natural world.
-___________________________ was a major influence in European life.
- Most Christians in Southern and Western Europe are ________________
_____________________________.
- Most Christians in North Europe are ______________________________.
-__________________ and ________________ are both practiced in Europe.
-Most Europeans live in cities.
-______________ and _________________ are the most populated
cities in Europe.
- Europe has one of the world’s most advanced transportation networks.
- What is the Chunnel? _______________________________________
________________________________________________________
- Leisure
- In a number of European countries workers receive ________ weeks of
paid vacation each year.
- __________________ and _________________ are popular vacation
spots for European travelers.
There are various languages spoken throughout Europe. Below are just a few
examples:
a. United Kingdom: _________________________________________
b. Ireland: _______________________________________________
c. France: ___________________________________
d. Switzerland: _____________________________________________
Look at the map on page 351.
- What four language families are found in France? _______________
________________________________________________________
- Why is the Romance language family dominant in southern Europe?
_______________________________________________________
NORTHERN EUROPE
United Kingdom (322)
- Major country for ______________ and ______________________.
- _______________________ and _____________ are leading exports.
- _______ and _______________________ are leading energy
resources.
Economy cont.
GOVERNMENT
SOCIAL
GROUPS
(pg. 307, 309)
EUROPE’S HEARTLAND
Germany (335)
- Germany is a economic power and leader in the ________________
- Highly productive agriculture that provides enough food to feed its
people and ___________________________________________.
- Leading producer of _____________, _________________, _______
and ______________________________________________
SOUTHERN EUROPE
Spain (339)
- In the late 1900’s Spain’s manufacturing and service industries have
grown rapidly.
- Spain produces: __________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
- __________________is a major source of economic wealth in Spain.
NORTHERN EUROPE
United Kingdom (322)
- _______________________________________: A king/queen serves
as a head of state but elected officials run the government.
- __________________________________: Voters elect members of
Parliament and the party with the most elected officials appoint the
Prime Minister.
EUROPE’S HEARTLAND
Germany (334)
- During the 1900’s Germany was involved in the World Wars &
portions were ruled by the ______________________ party after the
war.
- Today, Germany is a _____________________, a government where
the national government and state governments share power.
- Although there is a President of Germany, the real head of the
government is called the _____________________________.
SOUTHERN EUROPE
Spain (339)
- Although Spain had been ruled by a ________________________, it
became a democracy in the 1970s.
- The __________________________region desired to have
independent of Spain. Spain has given some regions more freedom.
Population Changed
- Since WWII people from ___________________________________
have settled into Europe.
- Why have tensions over immigration increase in recent years? ____
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Education
- Europeans are well educated and have high literacy rates.
- Incomes are _____________________________ in northern and
western Europe than in southern and eastern Europe.