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Bell Ringer. Who are these people from Northern Europe?. NORTHERN EUROPE. Northern Europe. Iceland Reykjavik Finland Helsinki Norway Oslo Sweden Stockholm Scotland Glasgow N. Ireland Belfast Ireland Dublin England London Denmark Copenhagen.

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Bell Ringer

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  1. Bell Ringer Who are these people from Northern Europe?

  2. NORTHERN EUROPE

  3. Northern Europe • Iceland • Reykjavik • Finland • Helsinki • Norway • Oslo • Sweden • Stockholm • Scotland • Glasgow • N. Ireland • Belfast • Ireland • Dublin • England • London • Denmark • Copenhagen

  4. Physical Geography of Northern Europe • Region includes Scandinavian Peninsula, Jutland Peninsula, British Isles, Iceland, and areas around the North Sea. • Region is heavily affected by glaciation during last ice age. Many fjords, erosion features. • Climate generally “Marine West Coast” – cloudy and damp, with cool temperatures moderated by a warm ocean current (North Atlantic Drift) • Turns to “Sub-Arctic” and “Arctic” further north.

  5. Two Nations: • Great Britain, aka United Kingdom (62 million) • Ireland (6 million) • United Kingdom is composed of: • England • Scotland • Wales • Northern Ireland • Ireland is composed of: • Ireland, independent nation • Northern Ireland, annexed by UK British Isles (subregion)

  6. Scandinavia (Subregion) • Scandinavia/Nordic Subregion, includes: • Finland (5 million) • Sweden (9 million) • Denmark (6 million) • Norway (5 million) • Iceland (300,000) • All of these countries are wealthy, stable republics. They generally have high taxes and extensive welfare systems.

  7. HISTORY OF NORTHERN EUROPE Ancient Europe – Prehistory to about 500AD • Germanic tribes settled region Middle Ages– 500AD to about 1400AD • Viking raids • English history Renaissance and Reformation – 1400AD to 1600AD • Importance of Sweden grows • Reformation – Martin Luther and John Calvin Early Modern Era – 1600AD to about 1850AD • Industrial Revolution • British Empire Modern Era – 1850AD to Present • World Wars, Cold War, The Welfare State

  8. Life in Northern Europe Religion: Northern Europe is mostly secular, but many people are members of Protestant Christian churches. Islam is small percentage but rapidly growing. Demographics: Low birthrates and long lifespans, except for immigrant communities. Issues: Old stable cultures now clashing with newer immigrant cultures. Breakdown of welfare state due to world financial crisis.

  9. What is this region known for (art, music, literature)? • Hans Christian Andersen- writer “The Little Mermaid” • Björn Borg –Champion Tennis Player • Ingmar Bergman- Swedish Film director • William Shakespeare- writer…. • Alfred Nobel- Swedish chemist/engineer -Nobel prize • J. R. R. Tolkien- The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings • Robert Louis Stevenson- Dr. Jekyll& Mr. Hyde • Irish Music from traditional to U2 • JK Rowling- Harry Potter • Ikea • Sex Pistols-Music Punk Rock • Skiing, Hockey, Football, Rugby

  10. Left vs. Right Political beliefs are often described along a spectrum from left to right. While this is not entirely accurate, it is a simple shorthand for discussing the topic. There is disagreement on where the extremes fit, especially Nazism… nobody wants to claim that one as theirs. There are many different versions out there, if you Google search “political spectrum”.

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