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Cultural Diversity in EuropeSS6 – Unit 2
Southern Europe…
GreeceReligion – mostly Christian or Greek
OrthodoxGreeks celebrate Christmas and Easterr as
their major holidays They celebrate a couple of weeks later than the US
because they have their own calendar.
Ancient Greeks produced many beautiful buildings, sculptures, works of poetry, pottery, gold jewelry, and mosaics (pictures created from tiny pieces of colored stone).
Ancient Greek Building
Theatre of Herodes Atticus
Model of home and courtyard…
Southern Europe…ItalyReligion is made up mostly of Roman
Catholics Christmas, Easter, and All Saints Day is
celebratedRoman Catholic Church’s leadership is
based out of Vatican City in Rome, Italy.Southern Italians eat a Mediterranean diet
of olives, bread, and fish where northern I talians eat more rice, butter, cheeses, and mushrooms
Italians are well known for their glassware, jewelry, paintings, sculptures, and fashions
The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa are among Leonardo da Vinci's best-known masterpieces.
Sistine Chapel ceiling by Michelangelo, located in Rome
Vatican, home of the Catholic Church, located in Rome
Southern Europe…
Spain and PortugalThey speak 4 different languages
Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, and BasqueTheir food is a Mediterranean cuisine
including olives, olive oil, lemons, wheat, wine, fish, tomatoes, and peppers
Both countries have a high population of Roman Catholics – they celebrate major Christian holidays such as Christmas and Easter
Spain and Portugal…
Famous for bullfighting…
Barcelona, Spain
West-Central Europe…
FranceLanguage – FrenchReligion: mostly Roman CatholicDiet: southern France has a Mediterranean
diet and northern France eats more butter, herbs, and mushrooms
Produce many different wines and cheesesTraditions include poetry, philosophy,
music, and visual arts
France…
West-Central Europe…
GermanyReligion: Christianity largest group -- mostly
Roman Catholic and Protestant Evangelical Church
Many different people call Germany home, but it’s population consists of mostly ethnic Germans
Each region within the country produces its own varieties of sausage, cheese, wine, and beer
Home of the Oktoberfest … we celebrate in US
Northern Europe…
United Kingdom (England)Official church: Church of England
(protestant)Common foods: fish and chips, different
meats, oat porridge, and cakesHolidays: Christmas and the Queen’s
BirthdayBritish literature is popular throughout the
world along with their art and music
Queen Elizabeth still ruler today…
London Bridge….
Northern Europe…
IrelandLanguage: EnglishReligion: Roman CatholicA number of groups promote traditional
Irish culture in Ireland today…Traditional Irish fold dancing and music are
popular in Ireland and around the worldNational holidays: Saint Patrick’s Day,
March 17Irish bag pipes are common
Irish bagpipes…
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