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Belgium's History: From Celtic Tribes to Surrealism

Discover the fascinating history of Belgium, from the Celtic tribes and Roman Empire to the Habsburg period and independence. Learn about major events like the Barbarian invasion, rise of Christianity, and invasions in WWI and WWII. Explore iconic landmarks, such as the Grand Place, Manneken Pis, Atomium, and Belfry of Bruges. Delve into the artistic world of Rene Magritte and the concept of surrealism.

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Belgium's History: From Celtic Tribes to Surrealism

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  1. 800-58 BCCeltic tribes lived in Belgium. They were called Belgae.

  2. 100 BCRomans came! Belgium was now part of Roman Empire.

  3. 467 Roman Empire Fell. Germanic tribe took over northern Belgium,Southern part remain Romans and spoke Latin.

  4. 1. Barbarian invasion 2. Corruption and Weak Leadership 4. Political division 3. Military spending and debt 5. Rise of Christianity

  5. Charlemagne is crowned the Holy Roman Emperor.

  6. Can you find Brussels? 1482 to 1567 - The Habsburg Period when the regions were ruled by the Habsburg Empire.

  7. Attack! 1795 Belgium became part of France after being captured during the Napoleon wars. After the war it became part of the Netherlands..In 1830, they gained their independence.

  8. Belgium was invaded by Germany in WWI and WWII.After the wars, Belgium found its peace again. Invade: 入侵

  9. EU is a group of countries whose government work together. EU 歐盟

  10. Grand Place (begonias flower carpet)

  11. 1452 Petit Julien Manneken Pis Zinneke Pis 1998 Jeanneke Pis 1987 Guess……how many costumes does Manneken Pis has? 800

  12. The Atomium

  13. Gravensteen

  14. Bouillon Castle

  15. Canals of Bruges (Venice of the North)

  16. Belfry of Bruges Belfry of Bruges is a Middle Ages Bell It has 47 different bells Total of 366 steps

  17. Leuven Town Hall

  18. Georges Lemaître Have you heard of Big Bang?

  19. Adolphe Sax I am an inventor!

  20. Rene Magritte Surrealistic artist. Surrealism 超現實主義 Strange creature of everyday things

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