Bell Ringer

EuropeCulture

The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary Europe.

a. Describe the location of major physical features and their impact on Europe.

c. Analyze the importance of Europe’s coastal location, climatic characteristics, and river systems regarding population, economic development, and world influence.

d. Describe the various ethnic and religious groups in Europe and the influence of geography on those groups and their major customs and traditions.

e. Explain why Europe has a highly integrated network of highways, waterways, railroads, and airline linkages.

Irish/British Similarities

Social life is often centered around local eateries (1) Pubs

Popular sports include soccer, rugby, cricket (2)

English is the main language (3) Some Irish speak Gaelic

Irish/British Differences

Religious: United Kingdom/Great

Britain: majority Protestant

Republic of Ireland (independent): majority Catholic

Northern Ireland: majority Protestant, large minority of Catholics

British v. Irish violence has occurred

due to religious differences in Northern Ireland

Violence caused formation of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) Clandestine armed

unit of the Sinn Fein political movement

Want British out of Northern Ireland

Car bombings, assassinations, extortion, blow up businesses, etc.

U2 Bloody Sunday with Lyrics

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSY_WtCm6OQ

London, England Largest city/capital of United

Kingdom

cultural & financial center of Europe

Visitors can see historic buildings like: Buckingham Palace Big Ben

Heathrow Airport-- one of the world’s busiest airports

English Chunnel

1994-- Runs beneath the English Channel Connects France & Great

Britain Transports passengers/freight

cargo Can drive your car onto the

tunnel Problem: Muslim refugees

looking for asylum go through the tunnel

St. Patrick

At first the people of Ireland were pagans Pagans: people or community who were polytheistic

400s-- St. Patrick was captured by Irish raiders in England Held in slavery for 7 yrs before he escaped

After his freedom, St. Patrick became a priest Asked to be sent back to Ireland to spread Christianity

Date of St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) is the believed date of St. Patrick’s death

France France has a strong cultural

identity unified by language & religion

Majority religion is Roman Catholic

gov’t spends money to promote French culture & language

Food: Crepes, cheese

France vs the U.S.

In the past, France/U.S. have long, friendly relationship

Some French people worry that the American culture has too much influence Believe traditional French culture has been

ruined by American fast food, media, slang

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gSU7K2nemc (2 min)

Paris, France Considered to be a

primate city one that ranks 1st &

dominates a country in terms of population & economy

center of the fashion world

Major tourism industry

Germany Language: German

Religion: Protestant/Lutheran

Known for hearty/heavy meals bratwurst, wiener schnitzel

German people characteristics: hard working, on time, well educated

Autobahn

Federally controlled-access highway in Germany

No federally mandated speed-limit Speed limits may be enforced

in urban areas 7,912 miles long Construction began in the

1920’s, continued through the rule of Hitler w/ additions made throughout the years

Benelux Countries

Benelux Countries include: The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg

Dutch & Flemish (dialect of Dutch) are the main languages

Brussels, Belgium Europe’s most cosmopolitan city

Cosmopolitan city: one that is characterized by many foreign influences

Antwerp, Belgium --- major diamond industry Belgium chocolate popular

Spain

Main religion: Roman Catholic Main feature of many Spanish towns is a plaza

Serve as social gathering places

Most Spanish speak Castilian Spanish Castilian Spanish is derived from a region around

Madrid

Moorish influences can be seen in Spain Moors were a group of Islamic people from North

Africa that occupied Spain for about 800 years Seen in architecture

Italy

Main religion: Roman Catholic Birthplace of the Renaissance:

French word meaning “rebirth Describes the renewed interest in learning that

spread throughout Europe from the 1300’s-1500’s

• Time period was important b/c: • it had the development of a specific style of

architecture, painting, sculpture, music, literature, etc.

• Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael