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IGNORE FIRST TWO SLIDES THIS IS DIFFERENTIATED FOR CIRINCIONE’S KIDS. Welcome to Europe Physical Features. The Danube River is the 2 nd longest river in Europe and an important shipping route across the continent. It flows E to W from Germany to the Black Sea. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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IGNORE FIRST TWO IGNORE FIRST TWO SLIDES THIS IS SLIDES THIS IS

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Welcome to EuropeWelcome to Europe Physical Features Physical Features

► The The Danube RiverDanube River is the 2 is the 2ndnd longest river in Europe longest river in Europe and an important shipping route across the and an important shipping route across the continent. It flows E to W from Germany to the Black continent. It flows E to W from Germany to the Black Sea.Sea.

► The The Rhine RiverRhine River originates (starts) in the Swiss Alps originates (starts) in the Swiss Alps mountain range and flows NW to the North Sea. mountain range and flows NW to the North Sea. Important for shipping goods throughout continent.Important for shipping goods throughout continent.

► The The English ChannelEnglish Channel is a narrow sea between Great is a narrow sea between Great Britain and France.Britain and France. (1994 an underground rail, the (1994 an underground rail, the “chunnel” opened… allows below water “chunnel” opened… allows below water transportation.)transportation.)

► The The Mediterranean SeaMediterranean Sea is the world’s largest is the world’s largest inland sea, located between Europe, Africa, and Asia.inland sea, located between Europe, Africa, and Asia.

► The The Europe PlainEurope Plain is a vast, flat area stretching from is a vast, flat area stretching from France’s Atlantic coast to the Ural Mnts. In Russia. France’s Atlantic coast to the Ural Mnts. In Russia. Rich farmland containing some of the largest cities Rich farmland containing some of the largest cities (Paris, Berlin, and Moscow.)(Paris, Berlin, and Moscow.)

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Welcome to EuropeWelcome to EuropePhysical FeaturesPhysical Features

► The The AlpsAlps are a magnificent mountain range in are a magnificent mountain range in South central Europe stretching from E-France South central Europe stretching from E-France and N-Itlay through Switzerland and Austria. and N-Itlay through Switzerland and Austria. Snowmelt from the Alps pours into many of Snowmelt from the Alps pours into many of Europe’s rivers.Europe’s rivers.

► The The Pyrenees mountainPyrenees mountain range extends along range extends along the border between France and Spain. the border between France and Spain. Most of the Most of the P. Mnts. Are in Spain.P. Mnts. Are in Spain.

► The The Ural MountainsUral Mountains in Western Russia form the in Western Russia form the boundary between Europe and Asia.boundary between Europe and Asia.

► The The Iberian PeninsulaIberian Peninsula in southwest Europe in southwest Europe contains Spain and Portugal. It is separated form contains Spain and Portugal. It is separated form the rest of Europe by the Pyrenees Mountains.the rest of Europe by the Pyrenees Mountains.

► The The Scandinavian PeninsulaScandinavian Peninsula in Northern in Northern Europe is occupied by Norway and Sweden. Europe is occupied by Norway and Sweden. This This mountainious region is bordered on the N by the mountainious region is bordered on the N by the Barents Sea, a section of the Arctic Ocean.Barents Sea, a section of the Arctic Ocean.

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Welcome to EuropeWelcome to Europe

►The Ural The Ural Mountains in Mountains in Western Western Russia form Russia form the boundary the boundary between between Europe and Europe and Asia.Asia.

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Welcome to EuropeWelcome to Europe

►The The Mediterranean Mediterranean

SeaSea is the is the world’s largest world’s largest

inland sea, inland sea, located between located between

Europe, Africa, Europe, Africa, and Asia.and Asia.

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Welcome to EuropeWelcome to Europe

►The Iberian Peninsula in southwest Europe contains Spain and Portugal. It is separated form the rest of Europe by the Pyrenees Mountains.

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Welcome to EuropeWelcome to Europe

►The The Pyrenees Pyrenees mountainmountain range extends range extends along the border along the border between France between France and Spain. and Spain. Most Most of the P. Mnts. of the P. Mnts. Are in Spain.Are in Spain.

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Welcome to EuropeWelcome to Europe► The The AlpsAlps are a are a

magnificent magnificent mountain range in mountain range in

South central Europe South central Europe stretching from E-stretching from E-France and N-Italy France and N-Italy

through Switzerland through Switzerland and Austria. and Austria.

Snowmelt from the Snowmelt from the Alps pours into many Alps pours into many

of Europe’s rivers.of Europe’s rivers.

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Welcome to EuropeWelcome to Europe

► The The English English ChannelChannel is a is a narrow sea between narrow sea between Great Britain and Great Britain and France.France. (1994 an (1994 an underground rail, underground rail, the “chunnel” the “chunnel” opened… allows opened… allows below water below water transportation.)transportation.)

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Welcome to EuropeWelcome to Europe

► The The Scandinavian Scandinavian PeninsulaPeninsula in in Northern Europe is Northern Europe is occupied by Norway occupied by Norway and Sweden.and Sweden. This This mountainous region mountainous region is bordered on the N is bordered on the N by the Barents Sea, by the Barents Sea, a section of the a section of the Arctic Ocean.Arctic Ocean.

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Welcome to EuropeWelcome to Europe

► The Europe Plain is a vast, flat area stretching from France’s Atlantic coast to the Ural Mnts. In Russia. Rich farmland containing some of the largest cities (Paris, Berlin, and Moscow.)

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Welcome to EuropeWelcome to Europe

►The The Danube Danube RiverRiver is the 2 is the 2ndnd longest river in longest river in Europe and an Europe and an important shipping important shipping route across the route across the continent. It flows continent. It flows E to W from E to W from Germany to the Germany to the Black Sea.Black Sea.

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Welcome to EuropeWelcome to Europe

► TheThe Rhine RiverRhine River originates (starts) in originates (starts) in the Swiss Alps the Swiss Alps mountain range and mountain range and flows NW to the flows NW to the North Sea. North Sea. Important for Important for shipping goods shipping goods throughout throughout continent.continent.

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Find Me!Find Me!

►BelgiumBelgium► FranceFrance

►GermanyGermany► ItalyItaly

► PolandPoland►RussiaRussia► SpainSpain

►UkraineUkraine►United KingdomUnited Kingdom

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Europe Map QuizEurope Map Quiz

►Name, August 31, 2009, Class Period Name, August 31, 2009, Class Period in upper right hand corner.in upper right hand corner.

►Europe map quiz (title)Europe map quiz (title)►Number your paper 1-20 (do not skip Number your paper 1-20 (do not skip

lines)lines)►NO TALKING NO TALKING

11stst time= -25pts… highest grade= 75= C time= -25pts… highest grade= 75= C 22ndnd time= 0… =F… parents get called time= 0… =F… parents get called

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Location, Climate, Location, Climate, Natural Resources Affect Natural Resources Affect

Where People LiveWhere People Live

August 31-September 4August 31-September 4

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SS6G10SS6G10 The student will explain the impact of The student will explain the impact of location, climate, natural resources, and location, climate, natural resources, and population distributionpopulation distribution on Europe. on Europe.

In your groups you will take notes on howIn your groups you will take notes on how the location, climate, and natural resources the location, climate, and natural resources of your country affect where people live and of your country affect where people live and how they trade You will have one of the how they trade You will have one of the following countries to become experts on:following countries to become experts on:1.1. the United Kingdom the United Kingdom 2.2. Russia Russia 3.3. Germany Germany 4.4. Italy Italy

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Location of United KingdomLocation of United Kingdom

► Country of islands: Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Country of islands: Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. The location makes it a hub for Scotland, and Wales. The location makes it a hub for trade with other countries. Across the English trade with other countries. Across the English Channel from the U.K. is France, west across the Channel from the U.K. is France, west across the Irish Sea is the Republic of Ireland; east across the Irish Sea is the Republic of Ireland; east across the North Sea is the Scandinavian Peninsula. North Sea is the Scandinavian Peninsula.

► London’s Heathrow Airport is the busiest airport in London’s Heathrow Airport is the busiest airport in the world. the world.

► Location has helped the U.K. become an Location has helped the U.K. become an international banking and insurance center. Has international banking and insurance center. Has more foreign banking branches than any where in more foreign banking branches than any where in the world.the world.

► It’s location on the Atlantic Ocean also helps it trade It’s location on the Atlantic Ocean also helps it trade with the US. The US is the U.K.’s number one trading with the US. The US is the U.K.’s number one trading partner.partner.

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Climate of the United Climate of the United KingdomKingdom

► Mild climate with rainfall throughout the year. Mild climate with rainfall throughout the year. ► Southeastern section is protected by mountains from the wind Southeastern section is protected by mountains from the wind

blowing in from the Atlantic, so they are the driest areas. The blowing in from the Atlantic, so they are the driest areas. The rest of the country often has mild, wet weather. The highlands rest of the country often has mild, wet weather. The highlands of Scotland are the wettest. Temperatures change with the of Scotland are the wettest. Temperatures change with the seasons. Winters are mild and wet. Snowfalls are not very seasons. Winters are mild and wet. Snowfalls are not very deeps and usually occur in the mountains, Summers are deeps and usually occur in the mountains, Summers are warmest in the south. The mild climate keeps ports free of ice warmest in the south. The mild climate keeps ports free of ice and open for trade all year.and open for trade all year.

► Warm waters and winds from the Gulf of Mexico affect the Warm waters and winds from the Gulf of Mexico affect the climate of the U.K. The Gulf Stream moves warm water along climate of the U.K. The Gulf Stream moves warm water along the coast of North America. It crosses the Atlantic Ocean and the coast of North America. It crosses the Atlantic Ocean and warms Ireland and the western coasts of England, Scotland, warms Ireland and the western coasts of England, Scotland, and Wales. The Gulf Stream makes the winters in the U.K. and Wales. The Gulf Stream makes the winters in the U.K. much miler.much miler.

► The climate is good for farming. The land is good for farming The climate is good for farming. The land is good for farming too. Much of the land is used for grazing and agriculture too. Much of the land is used for grazing and agriculture because of the mild climate, but less than two percent of the because of the mild climate, but less than two percent of the people earn their living as farmers. Most people live in urban people earn their living as farmers. Most people live in urban areas where jobs are more available.areas where jobs are more available.

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Natural Resources of the United Natural Resources of the United KingdomKingdom

► The UK has deposits of coal, petroleum, natural gas, and iron The UK has deposits of coal, petroleum, natural gas, and iron ore. These resources formed the backbone of the country’s ore. These resources formed the backbone of the country’s industry; auto production, steel manufacturing, and shipbuilding. industry; auto production, steel manufacturing, and shipbuilding. Other resources include lead, zinc, gold, tin, limestone, salt, clay, Other resources include lead, zinc, gold, tin, limestone, salt, clay, chalk, sand, and slate. Today, manufacturing is declining chalk, sand, and slate. Today, manufacturing is declining because these natural resources are being used up and industry because these natural resources are being used up and industry is changing to cleaner forms of energy. Competition with other is changing to cleaner forms of energy. Competition with other countries has also led to a loss of manufacturing jobs.countries has also led to a loss of manufacturing jobs.

► Many people who once had mining and manufacturing jobs are Many people who once had mining and manufacturing jobs are working in service industries. In the UK, nearly 80% of the people working in service industries. In the UK, nearly 80% of the people work in service jobs such as tourism, health care, education, work in service jobs such as tourism, health care, education, banking, and insurance. People must move to more urban areas banking, and insurance. People must move to more urban areas to find new jobs and must work for much lower wages.to find new jobs and must work for much lower wages.

► Fishing is profitable along the shores of the UK. Fisherman catch Fishing is profitable along the shores of the UK. Fisherman catch crabs and other shellfish, cod, herring, and mackerel. Nearly crabs and other shellfish, cod, herring, and mackerel. Nearly 25% of the county has arable land (land suitable for growing 25% of the county has arable land (land suitable for growing crops). Over half of the land is used for farms. A large amount of crops). Over half of the land is used for farms. A large amount of arable land means the country can produce about 60% of its own arable land means the country can produce about 60% of its own food. Farms with sheep, beef cattle, dairy cattle, and pigs used food. Farms with sheep, beef cattle, dairy cattle, and pigs used the land to keep business going.the land to keep business going.

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Location of RussiaLocation of Russia► Russia spans two continents (eastern part of Europe; Russia spans two continents (eastern part of Europe;

northern part of Asia). It would take a week to travel northern part of Asia). It would take a week to travel Russia from West to East by train. Russia shares a Russia from West to East by train. Russia shares a border with 15 countries and two oceans. At its closest border with 15 countries and two oceans. At its closest point, Russian and the United States are only about 3 point, Russian and the United States are only about 3 miles apart across the Bering Strait.miles apart across the Bering Strait.

► European Russia is almost landlocked. Most of the land European Russia is almost landlocked. Most of the land is far from sea or frozen over for most of the year. is far from sea or frozen over for most of the year.

► St. Petersburg is an exception. It is a port city on the St. Petersburg is an exception. It is a port city on the Baltic Sea. It has beautiful canals, gardens, and Baltic Sea. It has beautiful canals, gardens, and palaces. It is a major center for trade. A network of palaces. It is a major center for trade. A network of railroads surrounds St. Petersburg, bringing goods into railroads surrounds St. Petersburg, bringing goods into the city for shipment around the world. It is home to the city for shipment around the world. It is home to over 5 million people. In the 1990s, tourism began to over 5 million people. In the 1990s, tourism began to grow.grow.

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Climate of RussiaClimate of Russia► European Russia has 2 seasons: winter and summer. Hottest European Russia has 2 seasons: winter and summer. Hottest

month is July and the coldest is January. The average yearly month is July and the coldest is January. The average yearly temperature is below freezing. Many areas have soil that is temperature is below freezing. Many areas have soil that is permanently frozen. This ground is called permafrost. permanently frozen. This ground is called permafrost. Because of arctic winds, harsh winters are a part of Russian Because of arctic winds, harsh winters are a part of Russian life. Winters are often dreary with gray skis. In summer, winds life. Winters are often dreary with gray skis. In summer, winds from the south bring warmer temperatures but not much rain.from the south bring warmer temperatures but not much rain.

► In Asian Russia, the climate is extreme. Siberia, the land In Asian Russia, the climate is extreme. Siberia, the land furthest east, can have low temperatures of -40 degrees F. furthest east, can have low temperatures of -40 degrees F. However, hot days in Siberia can reach over 90 degrees. However, hot days in Siberia can reach over 90 degrees.

► Distance from the sea influences the climate. The European Distance from the sea influences the climate. The European Plain is the driest, both the lands bordering the Black Sea and Plain is the driest, both the lands bordering the Black Sea and the Baltic Sea are exceptions. They have more rainfall and the Baltic Sea are exceptions. They have more rainfall and warmer temperatures. warmer temperatures.

► The climate, distance from the sea, and rugged terrain keep The climate, distance from the sea, and rugged terrain keep many of Russia’s resources from being used.many of Russia’s resources from being used.

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Natural Resources of RussiaNatural Resources of Russia

► Russia is a land of many resources. Vast forests for Russia is a land of many resources. Vast forests for lumber still are found there. However on the lumber still are found there. However on the European side of Russia, most of the deciduous and European side of Russia, most of the deciduous and evergreen forests have been cleared away for cities evergreen forests have been cleared away for cities and farms. Deposits of gold, aluminum ore, coal, and farms. Deposits of gold, aluminum ore, coal, and iron are found in the Ural Mountains, which and iron are found in the Ural Mountains, which border the European Plain. Russia is a leading border the European Plain. Russia is a leading producer and exporter of gold, minerals, metals, producer and exporter of gold, minerals, metals, and machinery. Many factories that process iron and machinery. Many factories that process iron and other metals are located in this region. and other metals are located in this region.

► Russia’s large size and cold climate make it difficult Russia’s large size and cold climate make it difficult for Russians to use their resources. For example, oil for Russians to use their resources. For example, oil and gas are natural resources of Russia. However, and gas are natural resources of Russia. However, they are mostly in Siberia and in Asian Russia. That they are mostly in Siberia and in Asian Russia. That makes them difficult to reach.makes them difficult to reach.

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Location of GermanyLocation of Germany

► Germany is located in north-central Europe on the Germany is located in north-central Europe on the European Plain. Germany is about the size of South European Plain. Germany is about the size of South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama combined. Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama combined. However, five times more people live in Germany However, five times more people live in Germany than in these three states. About 85% of people live than in these three states. About 85% of people live in urban areas. The land is generally in three zones: in urban areas. The land is generally in three zones: Alps Mountains in the South, hilly to mountainous in Alps Mountains in the South, hilly to mountainous in the middle, plains in the north.the middle, plains in the north.

► The Rhine River (over 800 miles long) is very The Rhine River (over 800 miles long) is very important for trade because many cities are located important for trade because many cities are located along the river.along the river.

► Germany’s location in the center of Europe makes it Germany’s location in the center of Europe makes it a crossroads of travel and trade. Germany also has a crossroads of travel and trade. Germany also has an excellent highway system which encourages an excellent highway system which encourages trade between other countries. trade between other countries.

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Climate of GermanyClimate of Germany

►Most of Germany has a marine climate. Most of Germany has a marine climate. The Gulf Stream warms the region. The Gulf Stream warms the region.

►Precipitation provides enough moisture Precipitation provides enough moisture for the land to produce good crops. for the land to produce good crops.

►Eastern Germany is farther from the Eastern Germany is farther from the effects of the sea. This part of the effects of the sea. This part of the country has longer, colder winters. country has longer, colder winters. Summers tend to be longer, hotter, and Summers tend to be longer, hotter, and drier.drier.

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Natural Resources of Natural Resources of GermanyGermany

►Germany has many natural resources Germany has many natural resources including: iron ore, coal, and potash. including: iron ore, coal, and potash. Uranium is used for nuclear fuel. Nickel, Uranium is used for nuclear fuel. Nickel, natural gas, and copper are important natural gas, and copper are important too. Timber is a renewable resource. too. Timber is a renewable resource. Much of the forests in the north has been Much of the forests in the north has been cut to provide land for farms, villages, an cut to provide land for farms, villages, an towns, but there are still large amounts towns, but there are still large amounts of timber in the south. About one-third of of timber in the south. About one-third of the land is arable (usable for crops).the land is arable (usable for crops).

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Location of ItalyLocation of Italy

► Italy is a country in southern Europe. It is on a long, Italy is a country in southern Europe. It is on a long, boot-shaped peninsula. The peninsula is surrounded boot-shaped peninsula. The peninsula is surrounded on three sides by the Mediterranean Sea. Italy is on three sides by the Mediterranean Sea. Italy is about twice the size of the state of Georgia, but it has about twice the size of the state of Georgia, but it has seven times as many people. The largest urban areas seven times as many people. The largest urban areas are Rome, Naples, Milan, and Turin. About half of the are Rome, Naples, Milan, and Turin. About half of the people live in the most northern one-third of the people live in the most northern one-third of the country.country.

► Islands and mountains affect life in Italy. Mountains Islands and mountains affect life in Italy. Mountains affect how people live and how they transport goods. affect how people live and how they transport goods. The island of Sicily is located a few miles west of the The island of Sicily is located a few miles west of the tip of the boot. The island of Sardinia is a bit further tip of the boot. The island of Sardinia is a bit further away (about 200 miles west).away (about 200 miles west).

► Italy's location on the Mediterranean Sea affects trade Italy's location on the Mediterranean Sea affects trade with other countries. Trade with Africa, Asia, and with other countries. Trade with Africa, Asia, and Europe is benefited by this fact. Excellent highways, Europe is benefited by this fact. Excellent highways, bridges, and tunnels connect Italy with their neighbors bridges, and tunnels connect Italy with their neighbors to the north.to the north.

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Climate of ItalyClimate of Italy

► Most of Italy has a Mediterranean climate. The Most of Italy has a Mediterranean climate. The Mediterranean Sea keeps the temperature Mediterranean Sea keeps the temperature comfortable for most of the year. Summer comfortable for most of the year. Summer skies are generally clear, and rain is rare in skies are generally clear, and rain is rare in summer. Dry summers are on characteristic of summer. Dry summers are on characteristic of the climate. Winters are usually cloudy and the climate. Winters are usually cloudy and rainy. The Alps block cold air moving from the rainy. The Alps block cold air moving from the north. north.

► Northern Italy has enough rain for growing Northern Italy has enough rain for growing crops. Southern Italy is much drier. It only crops. Southern Italy is much drier. It only gets about half as much rain.gets about half as much rain.

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Natural Resources of ItalyNatural Resources of Italy

► Italy has few mineral resources. Natural gas is the Italy has few mineral resources. Natural gas is the most valuable mineral resource in Italy. Marble and most valuable mineral resource in Italy. Marble and granite are available. These are used in the granite are available. These are used in the construction of buildings and artwork. Coal, mercury, construction of buildings and artwork. Coal, mercury, zinc, and potash are other minerals found in Italy.zinc, and potash are other minerals found in Italy.

► Arable land is important. Grapes and olives are Arable land is important. Grapes and olives are important in wine making and olive oil making.important in wine making and olive oil making.

► The sea is an important resource too. The long The sea is an important resource too. The long coastline allows more than 800 ports for fishing coastline allows more than 800 ports for fishing boats. About 50,000 Italians make their livings as boats. About 50,000 Italians make their livings as fishermen. Anchovies and sardines are two fish fishermen. Anchovies and sardines are two fish important to the economy. Italian fishermen also important to the economy. Italian fishermen also gather sponges and coral.gather sponges and coral.

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RussiaRussia► MemoriMemori

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United United KingdomKingdom

► KharismaKharisma► HannahHannah► CJCJ

ItalyItaly► JeremyJeremy► PaytonPayton► SierraSierra

GermanyGermany► AustinAustin► RusbelRusbel► LaniquiLaniqui

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RussiaRussia► DestinyDestiny► Ryan N.Ryan N.► RoderickRoderick

United KingdomUnited Kingdom► IsaiahIsaiah► LindaLinda► BrookeBrooke

GermanyGermany► KevinKevin► KylieKylie► ErykahErykah

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33rdrd period groups period groups

RussiaRussia► SelenaSelena► Cha’KorCha’Kor

iaia► SydneySydney

United United KingdomKingdom

► AmberAmber► NoahNoah► JavarusJavarus

ItalyItaly► WilliamWilliam► LaVarusLaVarus► ShyamShyam

GermanyGermany► NakieraNakiera► CodyCody► JaneciaJanecia► RicardoRicardo

RussiaRussia► TristonTriston► Cody RCody R► IndiaIndia

United KingdomUnited Kingdom► JacobJacob► Hi’KeriaHi’Keria► CameronCameron

ItalyItaly► JiorgiaJiorgia► JotaviousJotavious► BrysonBryson

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44thth period groups period groups

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Languages and Languages and ReligionsReligions

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Diversity of LanguagesDiversity of Languages

► Europe is a continent of diverse languages. Europe is a continent of diverse languages. Some are in the same language family, so Some are in the same language family, so people from one country can often understand people from one country can often understand the language of people from another country. the language of people from another country. Many European are Many European are bilingualbilingual (speak 2 (speak 2 language) or language) or multilingualmultilingual (speak several (speak several languages).languages). The native languages in Europe The native languages in Europe belong to the Indo-European language family. belong to the Indo-European language family. Branches of the Indo-European family include Branches of the Indo-European family include the Germanic languages, Romance languages, the Germanic languages, Romance languages, and Slavic languages.and Slavic languages.

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What Language Do You What Language Do You SpeakSpeak

►Germanic:Germanic: German and English.German and English. English is spoken in more parts of the English is spoken in more parts of the world than any other language.world than any other language.

►Romance:Romance: French and Italian. These French and Italian. These languages are based on Latin, the languages are based on Latin, the language of the Ancient Romans.language of the Ancient Romans.

►Slavic:Slavic: Russian is an example of a Russian is an example of a Slavic Language.Slavic Language.

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What’s Your ReligionWhat’s Your Religion

► Judaism:Judaism: religion and culture of the Jewish religion and culture of the Jewish people and the first recorded faith to people and the first recorded faith to worship one God (worship one God (monotheismmonotheism). The ). The beliefs and history of Judaism make up the beliefs and history of Judaism make up the historical foundation of many other historical foundation of many other religions, including Christianity and Islam.religions, including Christianity and Islam.

► There have been small populations of Jews There have been small populations of Jews in Europe for centuries. Today, most in Europe for centuries. Today, most European Jews live in France, the United European Jews live in France, the United Kingdom, Russia, an other countries that Kingdom, Russia, an other countries that were formerly part of the Soviet Union.were formerly part of the Soviet Union.

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What’s Your ReligionWhat’s Your Religion

► ChristianityChristianity is a religion based on the is a religion based on the teachings ofteachings of Jesus ChristJesus Christ. . Its sacred Its sacred scripture is thescripture is the BibleBible..

► It is the dominant religion in both Western It is the dominant religion in both Western European and Eastern Europe. European and Eastern Europe.

► Two major divisionTwo major division CatholicCatholic

►Most of Europe is Catholic… In the South… France, Spain Most of Europe is Catholic… In the South… France, Spain and Italyand Italy

ProtestantProtestant►Northern countries… Germany and the United KingdomNorthern countries… Germany and the United Kingdom

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What’s Your Religion?What’s Your Religion?

► IslamIslam is the religious faith of is the religious faith of MuslimsMuslims founded by founded by MuhammadMuhammad in the 7 in the 7thth century. century. AllahAllah is the sole deity and Muhammad was is the sole deity and Muhammad was his his prophetprophet..

► Many Muslims are immigrating to Western Many Muslims are immigrating to Western Europe, making Islam the fastest growing Europe, making Islam the fastest growing religion in Europe.religion in Europe. Muslim populations are Muslim populations are highest in France, Germany, and the United highest in France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. There are large Muslim populations Kingdom. There are large Muslim populations in Eastern European countries like Albania and in Eastern European countries like Albania and Bosnia.Bosnia.

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Standard of LivingStandard of Living

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Reading is Essential to the Reading is Essential to the Standard of LivingStandard of Living

► Standard of Living:Standard of Living: measure of a nation’s measure of a nation’s quality of life based on income, education, life quality of life based on income, education, life expectancy and other factors.expectancy and other factors.

► One factor that has a huge effect on a One factor that has a huge effect on a country’s economic health and its citizens’ country’s economic health and its citizens’ standard of living isstandard of living is Literacy RateLiteracy Rate..

► A country that improves the literacy rate A country that improves the literacy rate among its citizens will improve the among its citizens will improve the standard standard of livingof living within that country and improve its within that country and improve its economy (income making potential)economy (income making potential)..

► Educated and skilled workers are an Educated and skilled workers are an important factor in a country’s economic important factor in a country’s economic growth!growth!

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Standard of LivingStandard of Living

►Europe is unique because most countries Europe is unique because most countries that comprise this continent have that comprise this continent have approximately a 99% literacy rate. approximately a 99% literacy rate.

►However, Russia places a high emphasis However, Russia places a high emphasis on education and has a 99% literacy rate, on education and has a 99% literacy rate, but the economy has struggled since the but the economy has struggled since the breakup of the Soviet Union. WHY?!!breakup of the Soviet Union. WHY?!!

►Therefore, there are obviously other Therefore, there are obviously other factors which contribute to the standard factors which contribute to the standard of living.of living.

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Long story short…Long story short…

► During the Cold War, the Soviet Union placed heavy During the Cold War, the Soviet Union placed heavy importance on science and math education… think importance on science and math education… think SPACE RACE… ARMS RACE… SPUTNIK…SPACE RACE… ARMS RACE… SPUTNIK…

► Well… along comes the end of the Cold War in 1991, Well… along comes the end of the Cold War in 1991, the U.S. and the S.U. are now friends. the U.S. and the S.U. are now friends. And there is And there is no longer a need for brilliant, or rather mad no longer a need for brilliant, or rather mad scientists (some may say) mind set.scientists (some may say) mind set.

► Now, the people must learn to exist and survive Now, the people must learn to exist and survive under a new government who requires the people to under a new government who requires the people to enter a new form of economy with new and different enter a new form of economy with new and different jobs. Unemployment rates skyrocket… like SPUTNIKjobs. Unemployment rates skyrocket… like SPUTNIK

► Bottom line… smart, literate people with little Bottom line… smart, literate people with little common sense. (perhaps overly simplified, but you common sense. (perhaps overly simplified, but you get the picture nonetheless)get the picture nonetheless)

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Standard of LivingStandard of Living► Clearly there are some obvious factors which Clearly there are some obvious factors which

contribute to the standard of living.contribute to the standard of living. Literacy rate: the ability of the people to readLiteracy rate: the ability of the people to read

►More people can read, more people working, more people More people can read, more people working, more people working, better the products being created (think original working, better the products being created (think original cell phone to current IPhone)cell phone to current IPhone)

►Unemployment rate: # of people not workingUnemployment rate: # of people not working►As the unemployment rate goes up does the STANDARD OF As the unemployment rate goes up does the STANDARD OF

LIVING go up or down?LIVING go up or down?►Can someone explain?Can someone explain?

Life expectancy (how long the average person is Life expectancy (how long the average person is expected to live) expected to live) ►HUH? How does that influence how SOWEEEET my life is?HUH? How does that influence how SOWEEEET my life is?►SOMEONE EXPLAIN PLEASE!!SOMEONE EXPLAIN PLEASE!!

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Partner ProjectPartner Project

► Use the provided information sheets to complete Use the provided information sheets to complete the graphic organizers.the graphic organizers.

► Choose any 3 countries you want to know more Choose any 3 countries you want to know more about.about.

► Tomorrow we will share our findings.Tomorrow we will share our findings.► Be ready to present.Be ready to present.► You must answer the following question:You must answer the following question:► What do the following concepts mean and how do What do the following concepts mean and how do

the following terms relate?the following terms relate? Unemployment rateUnemployment rate Literacy rateLiteracy rate Standard of livingStandard of living Life expectancyLife expectancy GDP per capitaGDP per capita

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Unitary, Confederation, and Federal

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Unitary: a form of government in which power is held by one central authority; Examples: Cuba and the United Kingdom

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Confederation: voluntary associations of independent states that, to secure some common purpose, agree to certain limitations on their freedom of action and establish some joint machinery of consultation or deliberation. Example: Example: European European UnionUnion

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Federal: characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is divided between one central and several regional authorities. Examples: Australia, Germany, Russia, Canada, Brazil, Mexico

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AutocracyAutocracy

► Autocratic: government in which one person possesses unlimited power and the citizen has little if any role in the government.

► Example: Cuba ► In an autocracy, where most dictators maintain their position

via inheritance or military power, the citizen has little, if any, role in the government. People who try to speak out against the government are often silenced through use of power.

► In an oligarchy, a small group exercises control. Communist countries are mostly oligarchies. The citizen has a very limited role in government.

► In a democracy, supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation usually involving periodically held free elections.

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OligarchyOligarchy

Oligarchic: government by the few, sometimes a government in which a small group exercises control especially for corrupt and selfish purposes. The citizen has a very limited role.

► In an oligarchy, a small group exercises control. Communist countries are mostly oligarchies.

►The citizen has a very limited role in government.

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DemocracyDemocracy

►Democratic: a government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation usually involving periodically held free elections.

► In a democracy, supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation usually involving periodically held free elections.

►Examples: United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Australia

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Predominant Forms of DemocracyPredominant Forms of Democracy: :

PresidentialPresidential:: a system of government in a system of government in which the president is constitutionally which the president is constitutionally

independent of the legislature.independent of the legislature.

ParliamentaryParliamentary:: a system of government a system of government having the real executive power vested in a having the real executive power vested in a

cabinet composed of members of the cabinet composed of members of the legislature who are individually and legislature who are individually and

collectively responsible to the legislature. collectively responsible to the legislature. May have a Prime Minister elected by the May have a Prime Minister elected by the

legislature legislature

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