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History of France
West-Central Europe
Spain and Portugal
Italy
Greece
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Which four groups ruled in early France?
Romans, Franks, Normans, English
100
Where is the best farmland in West-Central Europe found?
North European Plain.
100
Which four empires have ruled Spain and Portugal?
Phoenician, Greek, Roman, Moor.
100
What effect did the rise of nationalism have on Italians?
They fought for unification.
100
What are some examples of Greek accomplishments in art, literature, math, and government?
Lifelike statues and paintings; new forms of literature, including history and drama; advances in geometry; creation of democracy.
200
In what periods, in modern history, has France been a battlefield?
The First and Second World War.
200
What are the natural resources or distinctive features of each of the landform regions?
Very good farmland; uplands - forests, coal, and some areas with fertile soil; mountains - scenic beauty.
200
Where did much of Spain and Portugal’s wealth come from?
Gold and silver from the lands in the Americas that they colonized.
200
What are the key periods in the history of Italy?
Ancient Rome, the Renaissance, and Unified Italy
200
How did Greece finally achieve a return to democracy?
They rebelled against the Turks and later got rid of a dictatorship.
300
What are two major contributions the French have made to art and architecture?
Impressionism, Gothic cathedrals, ideas about democracy, classic literature, arts, fashion, and film.
300
How might the region’s water features have affected its economic development?
Navigable rivers and nearness to seas and ocean encouraged the growth of trade.
300
What caused their empires to break up?
Most of their colonies rebelled and became independent.
300
What are three reasons why religion is important in the lives of Italians?
Most Italians are Roman Catholic. The pope lives in the Italian Peninsula. Religious holidays and festivals are major events
300
What religion do most Greeks practice?
Orthodox Christianity
400
What aspects of French culture have helped unite the French?
Pride in their long history as a European leader, French language, Catholicism, shared attitudes such as joie de vivre, appreciation of French cooking, shared celebrations, appreciation of the arts and literature.
400
What major bodies of water surround the region?
The North Sea, English Channel, Bay of Biscay, Atlantic Ocean, and Mediterranean Sea.
400
In what ways are the cultures of Spain and Portugal similar to those of other southern European countries?
They use the same ingredients in their cuisine. They share the same religion.
400
How do local traditions affect Italy’s cuisine?
Food preparation varies from region to region based on local preferences and products.
400
What is the cornerstone of Greek society?
Family.
500
What human and natural resources have helped France’s economy expand?
High productivity and efficiency of workers, rich soil.
500
How is the climate of the Alps different from the climate in most of West-Central Europe? Why?
Wetter and colder than most of the region which has marine west coast climate with cold winters and mild summers; at a higher altitude.
500
What are the most spoken languages in Iberia?
Spanish and Portuguese.
500
Why has Italy always been known as a center of the arts?
It has a long history as an artistic trendsetter and has produced some of the world’s great artists.
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How have Greece’s history and its physical geography influence its cuisine?
The Greeks rely on ingredients that grow well in their region, and they have borrowed recipe ideas from the Turks and the Italians.