Chapter 9 Lesson 2 ~ France ~ Cultural Heritage and Diversity
I.
Pride in French Culture
1. The French have made many contributions to art, religion, music,
literature, and philosophy.
2. __________________________ is a system of ideas and beliefs.
A. The French Language
1. The _______________ _______________ is group that
determines which words are officially accepted as part of the
French language.
B. Enduring Philosophies
1. Many important philosophies originated in France.
2. Some of these have to do with government.
a. The idea that the government should be divided into
__________________ branches came from France.
b. The idea that no laws are binding unless the people
have agreed to them was also a French philosophy.
C. Achievement in the Arts
1.There are many French who made contributions to the arts.
2.Art: Delacroix and Monet
3. Music: Debussy
4. Literature: Dumas
D. Innovative Architecture
1.French architects have created magnificent buildings.
2.___________ architecture: is characterized by high ceilings,
thin walls, and the use of columns and arches.
3.________ _______ one of Europe’s most famous cathedrals.
4.It was built in the 1200’s.The _______________ Museum is
a famous museum in France.
E. New Styles in Fashion
1.Paris: capital city of France.
2.Paris is one of the most important centers of the fashion
industry.
3.Christian Dior: a famous designer from France.
F. Fine Food
1.French cooking is one of the most respected styles of cooking
in the world.
II.
Diversity in France
1. The cultures of other nations are influencing French culture more and
more.
A. A History of Immigration
1. From the mid-1800’s on, France welcomed many
immigrants.
2. By the 1950’s, the largest group of immigrants came from
Algeria, a French colony in North Africa.
B. Rising Tensions
1 .After WW II, Algerians and other immigrants helped
Rebuild France’s economy
2 .They took jobs and decided to make France their
3 .permanent home.
4. Tensions began to build among native-born French
citizens and the immigrants.
5. The French were threatened by the immigrants.
6. In the 1970’s the French government began to limit
Immigration.
C. Immigrants’ Influences
1. Today, the debate over immigration continues
2. Immigrants from Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia bring
African and Arab cultures with them.
3. Their food, dress, and music are quite different from
traditional French culture
4. This influence has made France a diverse country.