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Mediterranean Europe

Mediterranean Europe. Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece. What is the climate of Mediterranean Europe like? What implications does this climate have on the Mediterranean countries?. Lesson Objectives. Predict the implications of the Mediterranean climate

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Mediterranean Europe

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  1. Mediterranean Europe Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece

  2. What is the climate of Mediterranean Europe like? What implications does this climate have on the Mediterranean countries?

  3. Lesson Objectives Predict the implications of the Mediterranean climate Identify physical, political, economic, and/or cultural characteristics of the four Mediterranean countries Describe the conflict in the Basque region Identify a Western European country Describe a Western European country

  4. Portugal Capital: Lisbon • Physical Characteristics: • Northeast- Mountains • Rest of the country flat – • Climate: Rainy • Economic Characteristics: • Agriculture • History of Colonization

  5. Spain Capital: Madrid • Physical Characteristics • Iberian Peninsula • Pyrenees Mountains • Climate • Rainy winters • Hot, dry summers • Economic Characteristics • Major export- • High Unemployment Rates

  6. Spanish Culture • Bullfighting • Encierro- the “running” of the bulls • Tomato-Throwing Festival • SagradaFamilia Church

  7. The Basque Region • Region in Northern Spain and Southern France • Home of the Basque people • Fewer than 1 million people • Strong cultural identity • Has led to conflict

  8. Greece Capital: Athens • Physical Characteristics • Over 2,000 Islands • Fewer than ______ of these islands are actually inhabitable • Result of tectonic forces • Economic Characteristics • Agriculture • Fishing • Political Characteristics • Capital: • Birthplace of Western Civilization

  9. The Island of Crete Important island during the Bronze Age Minoan Culture 1500 BC- Minoan Culture fell into a rapid decline Theories: Greek mainland attacked and destroyed Crete Earthquake demolished the Island Combination of volcanic ash, tsunamis, and earthquakes that caused fires Greek History Atlantis

  10. Greek Religion and Mythology • Religion of Greece: Greek Orthodox • Greek Mythology: Greek Gods and Goddesses • The Twelve Olympians • Zeus • Hera • Poseidon • Apollo • Aphrodite • Ares • Artemis • Athena • Demeter • Hades • Hermes • Dionysus

  11. 7 Wonders of Ancient Greece

  12. Italy Capital: Rome • Physical Characteristics: • “The Boot” • Very Mountainous Country • History • Roman Empire • Caesar • Renaissance • Famous….stuff • Leaning Tower of Pisa • Venice • Roman Empire Remains • High Fashion

  13. Headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church Size: Population: Two main structures: Saint Peter’s Basilica Vatican Museums Politics: Vatican City The Holy See

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