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Which river is located in the Iberian Peninsula?
the Tagus
Which mountain is located on the Iberian Peninsula?
the Pyrenees
How does climate affect economic activity in Southern Europe?
allows variety of crops to be grown and traded
Which group's rule did Greece revolt against to become an independent nation?
the Turks
Why did the Greeks violently protest against their government in 2012?
because of decreases in government spending
How did Italian merchants contribute to the Renaissance?
supporting artists
Why does the pope have a huge cultural influence on Italy?
most Italians belong to the Roman Catholic Church
much stronger
Which group controlled the Iberian Peninsula after the Romans?
the Moors
When were the Moors driven out of the Iberian Peninsula?
Which part of present-day Iberia's culture most reflects its Muslim past?
architecture
How did Spain and Portugal's colonial past affect their economic development?
made them late in developing manufacturing
On which sea do Italy, Greece, Spain, and Portugal have long coastlines?
the Mediterranean
How much of Greece's population lives in cities?
3/5 or 3 in 5
What is the economy of southern Italy more dependent on?
agriculture
In which area did Spain and Portugal once rule huge territories?
the Americas
Why did Spain and Portugal join the European Union?
to promote foreign trade
fados
What do fiestas mostly honour?
patron saints
What would be the best time of year to visit the beaches of Southern Europe? Explain your choice.
Summer b/c the Mediterranean climate features warm, dry summers
How have other cultures influenced the foods that present-day Greeks eat?
adopted use of yoghurt & honey in cooking from Turks
adopted use of pasta from Italians
How do foods eaten by Italians vary from region to region?
N --> pasta w/ creamy sauce
S --> pasta w/ tomato sauce
Why did Spain and Portugal lose wealth and power in the 1800s and 1900s?
both became rich from gold + silver from colonies
lost wealth when colonies became independent in 1800s & 1900s
How are the governments of Spain and Portugal similar and different?
both have elected leaders
Spain --> parliamentary monarchy in which elected leaders of Spain share power w/ king
Portugal --> republic w/ elected leaders and no power-sharing
Why can it be easier to travel from Greece to another Southern European country than it is to travel within Greece?
travel w/in difficult b/c 3/4 of land are mountains
Greece surrounded on 3 sides by water --> easy to travel to other countries
How did the outcome of WWII affect the Italian government?
Italy led by Mussolini in WWII --> fascists
became democratic after defeat in 1945
How does Rome help to bring northern and southern Italians together as one nation?
located in centre of Italy
ties to both north & south
capital --> where gov't makes laws + policies that bring all Italians together
have own language, culture, traditions
distinctive culture led many to want own country
How could the Greek government attempt to reduce poverty in the nation?
education system ranked lower than other Southern European nations --> hinder ability to improve economic position
invest in education system --> promote economic success & reduce poverty