- 5 Themes of Geography- Human Environment-Interaction, Region, Location, Place, Movement
- 3 Types of Maps- Thematic, Physical, Political
- Why are the Kunlun Mountains important to China? - They hold most of the river systems in China.
- What is the approximate size of the Gobi Desert?- 500,000 square miles
- What are some of the important islands to the country?- Haiman & parts of Hong Kong
- Why are China's three river systems so important to the country?- They are important to the economy. They provide crop irrigation, hydroelectric power, and transportation.
- In which latitude and climate zones is most of China's productive agricultural land located?- Humid Continental
- What landforms make up the dry zones?- Steppes and Deserts
- What two factors affect vegetation and temperature in the highland climate?- Latitude & elevation
- What are some benefits of the Three Gorges Dam?- Allow ships to sail further into China, generate hydroelectric power, and to prevent more flooding.
- What are some drawbacks of the dam?- Cost money, hundreds of square miles of land will be put underwater and if that happens factories submerged would probably leak chemicals into the water.
- What are some of the ways in which the Japanese have adapted to living in a crowded space?- Landfills, apartments, sparsely filled, etc
- Why did Shi Huangdi build a wall in northern China?- To prevent nomads in Mongolia from invading.
- How was China governed in its early
history ?- By dynasties- people of the same blood rule after generation and generation. - What are some achievements China made in its early history?- Health care, paper, printing, and gunpowder
- When did Europeans begin exploration of China?- 13th Century/ 19th century
- How was Europe able to gain access to Chinese markets in the 19th century?- Europe took advantage of China's weak militia and ineffective government.
- Which political group has held considerable power in China for the last 50 years?- Communists
- What did the Communists party want for China's economy?- to modernize it
- At what point did China's economy begin to grow more rapidly?- China has allowed the marketplace and the consumer to play a role in the economy.
- Where does most agriculture occur in China?- (Eastern) China- 10% of land
- Where does China get the resources that fuel the industrial economy?- They have them imported into the country.
- What item is especially popular as an export to the United States?- textiles
- Name two important Chinese inventions.- paper, printing, and gunpowder
- What are the predominant religions in China?- Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism
- What is China's population?- 1.35 billion
- What animal was especially important to the Mongols?- Horses
- What did Genghis Khan's name mean?- Universal Ruler
- Who controlled Mongolia in the 18th and 19th century?- China( Qing Dynasty)
- Which country has had the most influence and control in Taiwan?- China
- How is Mongolia's current economy different from its historical practices?- Historical practices used to be just herding, now it is focused on a industrial economy.
- What is an economic tiger?- a nation with rapid economic growth due to cheap labor, high technology, and aggressive exports.
- Why might foreign companies want to work with Taiwanese companies?- Taiwan has a highly trained and motivated work force.
- What industry is most successful in Taiwan?- technology
- What traditional influences can be seen in daily life in Mongolia?- nomads, and yurts
- Do most Americans live in rural areas like people in Mongolia or urban areas like the people in Taiwan?- Urban
- When did Little League become popular in Taiwan?- After WWII
- What bodies of water surround Korea?- Sea of Japan, and the Yellow Sea
- What natural features influenced
the settlement of Korea?- Peninsula and it's mountains - What action have both Korean countries taken since World War II?- Building up armies
- What significant event occurred in 2000?- The ending of the last dynasty (Qing)
- What type of economy did both North and South Korea have prior to the Korean War?- agricultural
- How are North and South Korea's economies different today?- North is raw and natural resources. South is technology and industries.
- Which Korean country has a larger population?- South
- Which country did Dennis Rodman visit?- North Korea
- From where did the original inhabitants of Japan mostly come?- Siberia and Korea
- For whom did the Yamato clan claim descent?- The sun goddess
- For whom did the samurai work?- wealthy landowners and clan chiefs
- Where do most Japanese people live within Japan?- within cities
- Which island of Japan is considered the main island?- Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku
- How is Japan able to manufacture many items for trade without natural resources?- Imports
- How has Japan's economy recently changed?- manufacturing and trade
- Which city is an excellent example of traditional Japanese culture?- Kyoto
- What do the Japanese believe is important in designing buildings?- harmony with the surrounding
- How does the Japanese school system compare with American education?- competition for universities, six days a week, shorter vacations
- What are private
college preparatory schools called in Japan?- Juku - What two problems are the Japanese attempting to address in the
future ?- pollution and overcrowding - What are some examples of traditional Japanese culture?- traditional drama, long picture scrolls, ink paintings, and wood-block prints
- How did the Western world influence Japan beginning in the 19th century?- Commodore Perry sailed into Tokyo Bay.
Geography...
Geography time
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Review Questions
Monday, May 11, 2015
Main Ideas 29
1: The movement of the tectonic plates.
2: Earthquakes can cause the eruption of volcanoes and sometimes cause tsunamis.
3: Japanese Red Cross Society, Asia Pacific Disaster Management Center
4: East Asia soon became apart of the economic miracle in which other countries depended on other countries for trade and imports.
5: When industrialization came to be Japan and China stickers "Made in___" became more and more common, in other countries around the world.
6: Japan was thrown into a recession as well as pulling Taiwan and Korea too. This soon spread to other countries and the World Bank and International Monetary Fund stepped in to help the Asian countries.
7: Food production on existing farmland was barely adequate and basic sanitation.
8: One-child-per-family
9: Ranked as one of the least developed countries in the world, their ranks in health, literacy, fertility, and economics mirrored those of the poorest countries in the world.
10: East Asia took control of their problems and solved it the best way they could. Going into population, literacy, health, and economics. Even if the results were harsh and seen to be unfair to the citizens they were still put into place.
2: Earthquakes can cause the eruption of volcanoes and sometimes cause tsunamis.
3: Japanese Red Cross Society, Asia Pacific Disaster Management Center
4: East Asia soon became apart of the economic miracle in which other countries depended on other countries for trade and imports.
5: When industrialization came to be Japan and China stickers "Made in___" became more and more common, in other countries around the world.
6: Japan was thrown into a recession as well as pulling Taiwan and Korea too. This soon spread to other countries and the World Bank and International Monetary Fund stepped in to help the Asian countries.
7: Food production on existing farmland was barely adequate and basic sanitation.
8: One-child-per-family
9: Ranked as one of the least developed countries in the world, their ranks in health, literacy, fertility, and economics mirrored those of the poorest countries in the world.
10: East Asia took control of their problems and solved it the best way they could. Going into population, literacy, health, and economics. Even if the results were harsh and seen to be unfair to the citizens they were still put into place.
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Main Ideas pg 658
1. China has gained control in most of the land and islands (beside Japan) this is how they influenced others.
2. Self- effienct - 60% of their population are farmers
3. That stressing the important of education, order, and hierarchy
4.Livestock- herding
5. Trade- manufacturing
6.North Korea was controlled by the Soviet Union. South was controlled or supported by the U.S.
7. South Korea is highly successful and competitive economy.
8. To gain greater advantages and to obtain greater interests.
9. Kyoto is still one of the places that hold the same beauty and traditions as Japan did in the ancient times.
10. Japan has their resources imported; they use these resources for industrial use.
2. Self- effienct - 60% of their population are farmers
3. That stressing the important of education, order, and hierarchy
4.Livestock- herding
5. Trade- manufacturing
6.North Korea was controlled by the Soviet Union. South was controlled or supported by the U.S.
7. South Korea is highly successful and competitive economy.
8. To gain greater advantages and to obtain greater interests.
9. Kyoto is still one of the places that hold the same beauty and traditions as Japan did in the ancient times.
10. Japan has their resources imported; they use these resources for industrial use.
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Study Question Answers
1) Why did Shi Huangdi build a wall in northern China?
As protection from nomadic horsemen whom roamed the plains of northern China and Mongolia.
2) How was China governed in its early history?
China was governed by dynasties in the early settlement day.
3) What are some achievements China made in its early history?
The Great Wall of China, inventions, and health care.
4) When did Europeans begin exploration of China?
In the 13th century when Europeans sought access to Chinese market.
5) How was Europe able to gain access to Chinese markets in the 19th century?
They used China's weak economy and ineffective militia to force China to sign a number of treaties.
6) Which political group has held considerable power in China for the last 50 years?
Chinese Communist Party
7) What did the Communist party want for China's economy?
modernize China
8) Where does China get the resources that fuel the industrial economy?
From cities within China
9) What item is especially popular as an export to the U.S.
textiles
10) Name two important Chinese inventions?
gunpowder, silk cloth, printing, paper
11) What are the predominant religions of China?
Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism
12) What is China's population?
1.39 billion by the end of 2015
As protection from nomadic horsemen whom roamed the plains of northern China and Mongolia.
2) How was China governed in its early history?
China was governed by dynasties in the early settlement day.
3) What are some achievements China made in its early history?
The Great Wall of China, inventions, and health care.
4) When did Europeans begin exploration of China?
In the 13th century when Europeans sought access to Chinese market.
5) How was Europe able to gain access to Chinese markets in the 19th century?
They used China's weak economy and ineffective militia to force China to sign a number of treaties.
6) Which political group has held considerable power in China for the last 50 years?
Chinese Communist Party
7) What did the Communist party want for China's economy?
modernize China
8) Where does China get the resources that fuel the industrial economy?
From cities within China
9) What item is especially popular as an export to the U.S.
textiles
10) Name two important Chinese inventions?
gunpowder, silk cloth, printing, paper
11) What are the predominant religions of China?
Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism
12) What is China's population?
1.39 billion by the end of 2015
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Questions
1) How long is the Great Wall of China?
About 5,500 miles long
2) Why was it built? And where does it run from and to?
Hushan, Liaoning in the east and ends at Jiayuguan Pass, Gansu in the west. It was built as a defensive system.
3) What are three natural barriers that have limited people's movement in East Asia?
vast deserts, high mountains, cold climates
4) How large is the Gobi Desert?
500,000 square miles, from northwest China into Mongolia
5) List two plains in Northern China.
Manchurian Plain and the North China Plain
6) Name three rivers in China.
Huang He, Chang Jiang, Xi Jiang
7) Where does the Huang begin and end?
starts in Kunlun Mountains goes 3,000 miles and empties to the Yellow Sea
8) How long is the Chang Jiang?
3,900 miles
9) What is the southernmost of the three great river systems of China?
Xi Jiang
10) What are the natural resources of China?
petroleum, coal, natural gas, iron ore, tungsen, manganese, molybdenum, magnesite, lead, zinc, copper, water
11) Which countries in East Asia would need to import coal or oil?
Korea needs oil. Japan needs oil and coal and other resources.
12) What effect might natural resources have had on the development of East Asia?
The trade will heighten with other countries.
13) What is a typhoon and where does it occur?
A tropical storm that occurs in western Pacific
14) What two words best describe the climates in the higher latitudes of East Asia?
Equal and opposite
15) Where are most deserts found in East Asia?
West central
16) Where are the tropical zones of East Asia found?
small strip of land along China's southeastern coast
17) What does typhoon mean in Chinese? What other type of storm is a typhoon most like?
Hurricane and in China means Great Wind
About 5,500 miles long
2) Why was it built? And where does it run from and to?
Hushan, Liaoning in the east and ends at Jiayuguan Pass, Gansu in the west. It was built as a defensive system.
3) What are three natural barriers that have limited people's movement in East Asia?
vast deserts, high mountains, cold climates
4) How large is the Gobi Desert?
500,000 square miles, from northwest China into Mongolia
5) List two plains in Northern China.
Manchurian Plain and the North China Plain
6) Name three rivers in China.
Huang He, Chang Jiang, Xi Jiang
7) Where does the Huang begin and end?
starts in Kunlun Mountains goes 3,000 miles and empties to the Yellow Sea
8) How long is the Chang Jiang?
3,900 miles
9) What is the southernmost of the three great river systems of China?
Xi Jiang
10) What are the natural resources of China?
petroleum, coal, natural gas, iron ore, tungsen, manganese, molybdenum, magnesite, lead, zinc, copper, water
11) Which countries in East Asia would need to import coal or oil?
Korea needs oil. Japan needs oil and coal and other resources.
12) What effect might natural resources have had on the development of East Asia?
The trade will heighten with other countries.
13) What is a typhoon and where does it occur?
A tropical storm that occurs in western Pacific
14) What two words best describe the climates in the higher latitudes of East Asia?
Equal and opposite
15) Where are most deserts found in East Asia?
West central
16) Where are the tropical zones of East Asia found?
small strip of land along China's southeastern coast
17) What does typhoon mean in Chinese? What other type of storm is a typhoon most like?
Hurricane and in China means Great Wind
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
1.) What are the five sub-regions of Africa?
West, North, East, South, and Central Africa
2.) Why is East Africa known as the cradle of humanity?
Thats where the first fossils of human were found.
3.) What were some early civilizations of East Africa? What was their economy based on?
Kiliwaa and Aksum, they major economy was trading.
4.) What was the Berlin Conference? Why - particularly - did it happen?
It divided Africa into sections for resources without war, no African leaders had a say in the conference.
5.) How did colonization cause conflicts in East Africa after independence?
It caused governmental instability, combined enemies and separated groups.
6.) Why are Liberia and Ethiopia important?
Those were the only two countries that remained free from colonization.
7.) What are some cash crops of East Africa?
Coffee, tea, and sugar
8.) What is East Africa's most critical health-care problem?
AIDS and HIV
9.) Name two ancient empires of North Africa?
Egypt and Carthage
10.) What practices did the world acquire from Ancient Egypt?
Geometry and medicine11.) What North Africa countries have had the economies transformed by oil?
Alergia, Libya, and Tunisia
12.) what is Rai?
urban music changed to be used more as a rebellion
13.) Changes roles of woman in North Africa.
they can get a divorce, no more prearranged marriages, more equal rights
14.) Why is Goree Island important?
Major port for the slave trade.
15.) List three trading empires of West Africa? What did the trade?
Ghana, Mali, and Songhai all traded gold and salt
16.) What is a stateless society?
society that relies on family government rather than traditional modern government
How has West Africa's traditional stateless societies caused problems after colonization?
Because the Berlin Conference took away the stateless society power, and combined enemies and separated families.
17.) What are some roadblocks to economic development in West Africa?
Colonialism, just export without import to the African colonies.
18.) Discuss West African music.
It's a mix of Jazz, Blues, and Reggae.19.) What is Bantu important?
It helped produce the diversity of language and culture in Africa, linking various places.
20.) What was Sao Tome established for?
It was another slave trading port on an island off the coast of Central Africa
21.) Who was King Leopold II? Why was he important?
King of Belgium, first showed interest in Africa (Congo) starting the Berlin Conference22.) What are the lasting effects of colonialism in Central Africa?
Problems for ethnic groups, government instability, and lack of resources.
23.) What major problems does Central Africa have in education?
Lack of teachers and secondary schools, and the different languages used at home and school.
24.) Who ended the apartheid in South Africa?
Nelson Mandela
25.) How does modern Johannesburg reflect the problems created by the apartheid?
It is split in half like two cities (nice and ghetto)
West, North, East, South, and Central Africa
2.) Why is East Africa known as the cradle of humanity?
Thats where the first fossils of human were found.
3.) What were some early civilizations of East Africa? What was their economy based on?
Kiliwaa and Aksum, they major economy was trading.
4.) What was the Berlin Conference? Why - particularly - did it happen?
It divided Africa into sections for resources without war, no African leaders had a say in the conference.
5.) How did colonization cause conflicts in East Africa after independence?
It caused governmental instability, combined enemies and separated groups.
6.) Why are Liberia and Ethiopia important?
Those were the only two countries that remained free from colonization.
7.) What are some cash crops of East Africa?
Coffee, tea, and sugar
8.) What is East Africa's most critical health-care problem?
AIDS and HIV
9.) Name two ancient empires of North Africa?
Egypt and Carthage
10.) What practices did the world acquire from Ancient Egypt?
Geometry and medicine11.) What North Africa countries have had the economies transformed by oil?
Alergia, Libya, and Tunisia
12.) what is Rai?
urban music changed to be used more as a rebellion
13.) Changes roles of woman in North Africa.
they can get a divorce, no more prearranged marriages, more equal rights
14.) Why is Goree Island important?
Major port for the slave trade.
15.) List three trading empires of West Africa? What did the trade?
Ghana, Mali, and Songhai all traded gold and salt
16.) What is a stateless society?
society that relies on family government rather than traditional modern government
How has West Africa's traditional stateless societies caused problems after colonization?
Because the Berlin Conference took away the stateless society power, and combined enemies and separated families.
17.) What are some roadblocks to economic development in West Africa?
Colonialism, just export without import to the African colonies.
18.) Discuss West African music.
It's a mix of Jazz, Blues, and Reggae.19.) What is Bantu important?
It helped produce the diversity of language and culture in Africa, linking various places.
20.) What was Sao Tome established for?
It was another slave trading port on an island off the coast of Central Africa
21.) Who was King Leopold II? Why was he important?
King of Belgium, first showed interest in Africa (Congo) starting the Berlin Conference22.) What are the lasting effects of colonialism in Central Africa?
Problems for ethnic groups, government instability, and lack of resources.
23.) What major problems does Central Africa have in education?
Lack of teachers and secondary schools, and the different languages used at home and school.
24.) Who ended the apartheid in South Africa?
Nelson Mandela
25.) How does modern Johannesburg reflect the problems created by the apartheid?
It is split in half like two cities (nice and ghetto)
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Main Ideas
1) What form of government did ancient Egypt have?
2) What practices did the ancient world acquire from Egypt?
3) How did Muslims gain control of North Africa?
4) What countries make up North Africa?
5) How has North Africa's economic base evolved?
6) Why has the oil industry failed to benefit local workers?
9) What was the traditional role for North African women?
- the pharaoh ruled-- monarchy
2) What practices did the ancient world acquire from Egypt?
- Medicine, geometry to set up boundaries in farming
3) How did Muslims gain control of North Africa?
- military conquest
4) What countries make up North Africa?
- Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, South Sudan, Sudan, and Tunisia
5) How has North Africa's economic base evolved?
- it started from agriculture to now present day oil
6) Why has the oil industry failed to benefit local workers?
- Their lack of training and education forces oil companies to hire foreign workers
- Bartering and haggling between buyer and seller; marketplaces
- Rai has changed to a rebellion genre of music, rai was once a kind carefree and centered around topics for youth.
9) What was the traditional role for North African women?
- Stay at home, eat and pray apart from men
- They hold professional jobs, sit in Parliament, and run businesses
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Blog Questions
1) What were some early civilizations in East Africa? Why were these civilizations important?
4) How did colonialism cause conflicts in East Africa after independence?
5) How did Ethiopia manage to defeat Italy in 1896?
6) What are some cash crops of East Africa?
7) What is East Africa's most critical health-care problem.
8) Research the Rwanda massacre (genocide?) and briefly discuss what happened and why.
INFO source click HERE
- Aksum (present day Ethiopia)- trading city
- Kilwa- trading city
- 14 European nations got together to spilt up Africa- NO African leader was invited even though this dealt with Africa
- Liberia & Ethiopia
4) How did colonialism cause conflicts in East Africa after independence?
- ethnic boundaries created forced cultural divisions
- internal conflicts
- affected the economy
5) How did Ethiopia manage to defeat Italy in 1896?
- Menelik II protected his countries with the knowledge of his land and the weapons of Russia and France.
6) What are some cash crops of East Africa?
- coffee, tea, and sugar
7) What is East Africa's most critical health-care problem.
- AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)
8) Research the Rwanda massacre (genocide?) and briefly discuss what happened and why.
INFO source click HERE
- "April 6, 1994, Hutus began slaughtering the Tutsis in the African country of Rwanda. Lasting 100 days, the Rwanda genocide left approximately 800,000 Tutsis and Hutu sympathizers dead. People who owned the most cattle were called "Tutsi" and everyone else was called "Hutu." At this time, a person could easily change categories through marriage or cattle acquisition. But the name "Tutsi" & "Hutus" took on a more racial term. The Germans were the first to colonize Rwanda in 1894. They looked at the Rwandan people and thought the Tutsi had more European characteristics, such as lighter skin and a taller build. Thus they put Tutsis in roles of responsibility. When the Germans lost their colonies following World War I, the Belgians took control over Rwanda. In 1933, the Belgians solidified the categories of "Tutsi" and "Hutu" by mandating that every person was to have an identity card that labeled them either Tutsi, Hutu, or Twa. (Twa are a very small group of hunter-gatherers who also live in Rwanda.)Although the Tutsi constituted only about ten percent of Rwanda's population and the Hutu nearly 90 percent, the Belgians gave the Tutsi all the leadership positions. This upset the Hutu. When Rwanda struggled for independence from Belgium, the Belgians switched the status of the two groups.Facing a revolution instigated by the Hutu, the Belgians let the Hutus, who constituted the majority of Rwanda's population, be in charge of the new government. This upset the Tutsi.The animosity between the two groups continued for decades. At 8:30 p.m. on April 6, 1994, President Juvénal Habyarimana of Rwanda was returning from a summit in Tanzania when a surface-to-air missile shot his plane out of the sky over Rwanda's capital city of Kigali. All on board were killed in the crash.Since 1973, President Habyarimana, a Hutu, had run a totalitarian regime in Rwanda, which had excluded all Tutsis from participating. That changed on August 3, 1993 when Habyarimana signed the Arusha Accords, which weakened the Hutu hold on Rwanda and allowed Tutsis to participate in the government. This greatly upset Hutu extremists.Although it has never been determined who was truly responsible for the assassination, Hutu extremists profited the most from Habyarimana's death. Within 24 hours after the crash, Hutu extremists had taken over the government, blamed the Tutsis for the assassination, and begun the slaughter."
Monday, February 2, 2015
Questions II
1) Where did the industrial Revolution begin and to where did it spread?
The industrial revolution began in Great Britain in the middle of the 18th century; it spread to Britain, France, Belgium, Germany, and the US in the 1800s.
2) What are some characteristics of governments in Northern Europe?
Government pays for health insurance, resulting in higher taxes. Women also have a more prominent role in the government as well.
3) How did conquest influence the languages spoken in Northern Europe?
Normans conquered parts of Britain, Iceland, Greenland, North America, Normandy, and Russia. Because of this French spread along the regions.
4) How did the industrial Revolution spur the growth of the British Empire?
Iron ore & coal made the industrial revolution of Britain possible. Resulting from this Britain began to import and export goods in and out of their country.
5) How did the Reformation affect Northern Europe?
It separated Catholics & Protestants to different parts of the region, from the religious conflicts it caused.
6) Who are some important writers from Northern Europe?
The Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, William Shakespeare, William Wordsworth, Charlotte Bronte.
7) What Northern European country did not join the EU? Why?
Norway, because they were very popular; getting a lot of tourism and exports and inports, they felt if they joined the EU it would hurt their economy.
8) What was the Magna Carta? Why is it important?
A treaty that was forced signed from the king stating that noble men get more rights and hold absolute power. It's important because it sparked the start of human rights.
9) What are the countries of Northern Europe?
Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, U.K., and Ireland.
The industrial revolution began in Great Britain in the middle of the 18th century; it spread to Britain, France, Belgium, Germany, and the US in the 1800s.
2) What are some characteristics of governments in Northern Europe?
Government pays for health insurance, resulting in higher taxes. Women also have a more prominent role in the government as well.
3) How did conquest influence the languages spoken in Northern Europe?
Normans conquered parts of Britain, Iceland, Greenland, North America, Normandy, and Russia. Because of this French spread along the regions.
4) How did the industrial Revolution spur the growth of the British Empire?
Iron ore & coal made the industrial revolution of Britain possible. Resulting from this Britain began to import and export goods in and out of their country.
5) How did the Reformation affect Northern Europe?
It separated Catholics & Protestants to different parts of the region, from the religious conflicts it caused.
6) Who are some important writers from Northern Europe?
The Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, William Shakespeare, William Wordsworth, Charlotte Bronte.
7) What Northern European country did not join the EU? Why?
Norway, because they were very popular; getting a lot of tourism and exports and inports, they felt if they joined the EU it would hurt their economy.
8) What was the Magna Carta? Why is it important?
A treaty that was forced signed from the king stating that noble men get more rights and hold absolute power. It's important because it sparked the start of human rights.
9) What are the countries of Northern Europe?
Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, U.K., and Ireland.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Questions
1) What did you learn about EU countries in this section?
That Germany and France are filled with a rich background of struggles and wars, and also a changing culture, such as France and Germany starting the EU resulting from the Holocaust.
2) How do language and religion reflect the cultural division in Western Europe?
Catholics and Protestants were in a chain of wars with each other for quite some times- resulting in the two religions basically live on the different ends of the region.
3) Which Western European leaders tried to unify Europe through conquest?
Napoleon, Charmelene, and Hitler.
4) In what way does Western Europe have a diverse economy?
These countries economies are based on industry, although agriculture will always be an important part.
5) What was the Reformation?
The Catholics breaking away from the church and forming a Protestant church.
6) What was the Holocaust?
The mass murder of millions of Jews and other minorities
7) What was the Berlin Wall?
The separation wall between West and East Germany.
8) What are some characteristics of Modern Life in Western Europe?
A high status of living, such as cars and fashion lines, smaller houses, good public transportation.
1) Protestants live mainly in the north and Catholics in the south.
2) High-tech and service industries are also important. Netherlands: electronics, Germany: electronics as well as scientific instruments, France: one of the world's fast train( TGV train a grande vitesse) and a space program.
3)Western Europe gets more paid vacation time than the US so they can leave the city and go hiking, biking, or skiing.
QUESTION: Do Europeans get more or less paid vacation time than Americans?
That Germany and France are filled with a rich background of struggles and wars, and also a changing culture, such as France and Germany starting the EU resulting from the Holocaust.
2) How do language and religion reflect the cultural division in Western Europe?
Catholics and Protestants were in a chain of wars with each other for quite some times- resulting in the two religions basically live on the different ends of the region.
3) Which Western European leaders tried to unify Europe through conquest?
Napoleon, Charmelene, and Hitler.
4) In what way does Western Europe have a diverse economy?
These countries economies are based on industry, although agriculture will always be an important part.
5) What was the Reformation?
The Catholics breaking away from the church and forming a Protestant church.
6) What was the Holocaust?
The mass murder of millions of Jews and other minorities
7) What was the Berlin Wall?
The separation wall between West and East Germany.
8) What are some characteristics of Modern Life in Western Europe?
A high status of living, such as cars and fashion lines, smaller houses, good public transportation.
1) Protestants live mainly in the north and Catholics in the south.
2) High-tech and service industries are also important. Netherlands: electronics, Germany: electronics as well as scientific instruments, France: one of the world's fast train( TGV train a grande vitesse) and a space program.
3)Western Europe gets more paid vacation time than the US so they can leave the city and go hiking, biking, or skiing.
QUESTION: Do Europeans get more or less paid vacation time than Americans?
Summary
Western Europe is rich in cultural differences, history, and a spiked changed of economy and agriculture. In the beginning, the Roman Empire had conquered all Celtics tribes, but never fully conquered all Germanic tribes, resulting in the late 700s, a Germanic king, Charlemagne, conquered most of the region. After his death Western Europe became a small region of competing kingdoms.
The Reformation is the religious act of breaking away from the Catholic church to create a Protestant church. This happened because of the acts of Martin Luther nailing 95 published critical statements about the church. A series of changing governments went on throughout the region. The fall of Rome started a political government, then a king came and formed a republic. Napoleon became a self-proclaimed emperor but was defeated shortly after. The Allies Powers went up against the Central Powers, the Allies Powers won but soon after Adolf Hitler came into view taking in Nazis and the idea of the Holocaust. The Red Army( Allies Powers) defeated Hitler because of this Germany was spilt into two sides: West Germany allied with the Allies, and East Germany allied with the Communist side. Now the agriculture of the region is vastly strong. Each country ruling in a different type of export and import, some countries do have the same export. Tourism is a major industry in this region as well, France, Austria, and Italy more and more of these countries depend on tourism. Germany is the only country to have a economic struggle, for the most part this was caused by outdated factories and a low, low workers rate. Through this the region has a rich and the same history of art. All forms. The city life have a good public transport as well as smaller homes. Most recent struggles are immigration.
The Reformation is the religious act of breaking away from the Catholic church to create a Protestant church. This happened because of the acts of Martin Luther nailing 95 published critical statements about the church. A series of changing governments went on throughout the region. The fall of Rome started a political government, then a king came and formed a republic. Napoleon became a self-proclaimed emperor but was defeated shortly after. The Allies Powers went up against the Central Powers, the Allies Powers won but soon after Adolf Hitler came into view taking in Nazis and the idea of the Holocaust. The Red Army( Allies Powers) defeated Hitler because of this Germany was spilt into two sides: West Germany allied with the Allies, and East Germany allied with the Communist side. Now the agriculture of the region is vastly strong. Each country ruling in a different type of export and import, some countries do have the same export. Tourism is a major industry in this region as well, France, Austria, and Italy more and more of these countries depend on tourism. Germany is the only country to have a economic struggle, for the most part this was caused by outdated factories and a low, low workers rate. Through this the region has a rich and the same history of art. All forms. The city life have a good public transport as well as smaller homes. Most recent struggles are immigration.
Outline For Western Europe
Western Europe
I) A History of Cultural Divisions
Define Benelux : a customs union comprising Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, begun January 1, 1948.
France and Germany are the dominant countries of Western Europe (largest, having best access to resources, ports, and trade routes).
A) Rome to Charlemagne
1) By 50 B.C., the Roman Empire had conquered Celtic tribes (now France) but never fully conquered Germanic tribes, resulting in the late 700s, a Germanic king, Charlemagne, conquered most of the region. After his death his empire fell apart, but Western Europe remained a region of small, competing kingdoms.B) The Reformation
1) The Reformation was a religious during the Renaissance when people questioned authority.
2) In 1517 Martin Luther published 95 statements (nailing them to the church's door) that criticized the church.
3) Christians broke away from the Catholic Church and started Protestant churches.
4) Catholics and Protestants fight religious wars that tore Europe apart.
5) Protestants live mainly in the north and Catholics in the south.
II) The Rise of Nation-States
Period between the fall of Rome and the Renaissance. Europeans gradually developed the nation-state, an independent nation of people with a common culture.
A) Nationalism
1) After Rome fell, feudalisms developed in Europe, it was a political system.
2) Nationalism is the belief that people should be loyal to their own nation, the people with whom they share land, culture, and history.
3) Over time, kings gained power over feudal lords, and nationalism evolved.
4) Nationalism often causes groups to want their own countries, so it contributed to the rise of modern nation-states.
5) France first nation-state.
6) 1789 French Revolution deposing of the king and the forming of a republic.
7) Napoleon Bonaparte, army officer, seized powered and became a self-proclaimed emperor. After trying to conquer all of Europe he was defeated.
8) 1600s to 1945 wars broke out between France and the German states.
9) Germany was unified as a nation in 1871.
10) Industrial growth in the 1800s.
2) Terms created by the Allied Powers helped cause World War II.
3) Adolf Hitler and the Nazis, tried to conquer Europe- failed to do so- Nazis also carried out the holocaust.
4) 1945 Allies defeat Germany
5) West Germany allied with non-Communist Europe and the United States. East Germany allied with the Communist Soviet Union.
6) Berlin was cut in two creating the Berlin Wall but in 1989 protests erupted and the Berlin Wall opened.
7) 1990 two Germanys reunited under a democratic government.
Since the Middle Ages, Western Europe has been rich in agriculture, and in the 1800s, it was one of the first regions to industrialize.7) Napoleon Bonaparte, army officer, seized powered and became a self-proclaimed emperor. After trying to conquer all of Europe he was defeated.
8) 1600s to 1945 wars broke out between France and the German states.
9) Germany was unified as a nation in 1871.
10) Industrial growth in the 1800s.
B) Modern Conflicts
1) Allied Powers (Including France) fought Central Powers (Germany, Austria- Hungary, and their allies); Allied Powers won.2) Terms created by the Allied Powers helped cause World War II.
3) Adolf Hitler and the Nazis, tried to conquer Europe- failed to do so- Nazis also carried out the holocaust.
4) 1945 Allies defeat Germany
5) West Germany allied with non-Communist Europe and the United States. East Germany allied with the Communist Soviet Union.
6) Berlin was cut in two creating the Berlin Wall but in 1989 protests erupted and the Berlin Wall opened.
7) 1990 two Germanys reunited under a democratic government.
III) Economics: Diversity and Luxury
A) Agriculture To High-Tech
1) Most of the agricultural income comes from dairy farming and livestock.
2) France is the largest producer of agricultural products in Western Europe.
3) Europe's top manufacturing nations: France, Germany, and the Netherlands.
4) High-tech and service industries are also important. Netherlands: electronics, Germany: electronics as well as scientific instruments, France: one of the world's fast train( TGV train a grande vitesse) and a space program.
5) France relies heavily on nuclear energy (80% of its electricity).
6) Switzerland specializes in the service industry of banking (refused to fight in wars, so people believe money is safer there).
B) Tourism and Luxury
1) Varied scenery, mild climate, and historic sites, Western Europe is popular with tourism.
2) Tourism is a major part in French, Swiss, and Austrian economics.
3) Western Europe exports luxury goods to the world.
4) German cars and Swiss watches are considered status symbols.
5) France is famous for high-fashion clothing and gourmet foods. Netherlands exports high-quality flower bulbs.
C) Economic Problems
1) Germany has had economy struggles.
2) When Germany unified West had a high standard of living unlike the East.
3) billions of dollars on infrastructure.
4) Yet, in 2005, the number of jobless workers remained twice as high in the East as in the West.
IV) Great Music and Art
Each Western Europe country has a distinct identity, shaped by language and religion. But the true region as a whole- a strong artistic legacy.
A) Music
1) Germany and Austria are famous for music: Johann Sebastian Bach and Ludwig van Beethoven, German. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a child genius from Austria.B) Painting
1) France & Netherlands: Jan Van Eyck
2) Dutch: Jan Vermeer & Rembrandt
3) French: Claude Monet & Paul Cezanne & Paul Gauguin pave way for modern art.
V. Modern Life
Western Europe has a strong economy many people enjoy a high living standard and can afford material.
A) City Life
1) Most Western European cities have good public transit, cultural attractions and crime rates are lower than the US.
2) Europeans live in smaller homes than Americans do so they socialize in public places.
3) Western Europe gets more paid vacation time than the US so they can leave the city and go hiking, biking, or skiing.
B) Recent Conflicts
1) Immigration has caused conflict
2) After German economy declined some of them blamed immigrants
3) Former Austrian leader made remarks defending the Nazis, immigrants feared racist political rebirth
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
CHAPTER 12 Review
Landforms and Resources
1. The mountains of Europe separate groups of people, as well as making movement of ideas, goods, and people difficult.
2. The rivers are their ideal source of transportation, food, and energy resources.
3. Norway, Netherlands, United Kingdom, and Denmark. The most important oil fields are located underwater between Norway and the United Kingdom.
Climate and Vegetation
4. The westerlies, which blow from east to west, pick up warmth from the North Atlantic Drift and carry it over to Europe. Also carrying moisture, giving adequate rainfall to the region.
5. The Mediterranean region has a mild climate, this is why citrus fruit grows. The amount of sunlight given and the climate as well as the rainfall.
6. Permafrost
Human-Environment Interaction
7. The Dutch built seaworks to build man-mae land for their growing population.
8. The Netherlands have built man-made land and now because of the weight of those buildings and structures the city of Venice is sinking!
9. A rapid growing killer algae called, "killer algae".
10. Wood to burn for fuel and to building materials for ships and houses.
1. The mountains of Europe separate groups of people, as well as making movement of ideas, goods, and people difficult.
2. The rivers are their ideal source of transportation, food, and energy resources.
3. Norway, Netherlands, United Kingdom, and Denmark. The most important oil fields are located underwater between Norway and the United Kingdom.
Climate and Vegetation
4. The westerlies, which blow from east to west, pick up warmth from the North Atlantic Drift and carry it over to Europe. Also carrying moisture, giving adequate rainfall to the region.
5. The Mediterranean region has a mild climate, this is why citrus fruit grows. The amount of sunlight given and the climate as well as the rainfall.
6. Permafrost
Human-Environment Interaction
7. The Dutch built seaworks to build man-mae land for their growing population.
8. The Netherlands have built man-made land and now because of the weight of those buildings and structures the city of Venice is sinking!
9. A rapid growing killer algae called, "killer algae".
10. Wood to burn for fuel and to building materials for ships and houses.
Monday, January 19, 2015
Your Choice
ICELAND
CITED FROM: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ic.html
1) location & place: Northern Europe, island between the Greenland Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, northwest of the United Kingdom. The people of Iceland share a love of art, such as drawing, and a love of literature. The primary language spoken by the people is called Icelandic. In Iceland there are glaciers, rivers, and hills throughout the country. Interestingly, the entire country is surrounded by water.
region: 8 regions-
1 Capital Region
2 Southern Peninsula
3 Western Region
4 Westfjords
5 Northwestern Region
6 Northeastern Region
7 Eastern Region
8 Southern Region
2) Human-Environment interaction.
There are glaciers in Iceland which made hills all over the country. Because of that they can be used for all sorts of activities.Glaciers also make building buildings harder. There are rivers in Iceland. They are used for fresh water and transportation. Iceland is surrounded by water which cause natural disasters, food from fish, and transportation/import/ export. They are starting to use hydrogen-fueled cars. Hydrogen-fueled cars causes less greenhouse gas emissions.Therefore the environment improves. Since Icelandic cuisine is made mainly off of fish and other seafood, so the sea creatures may die and go extinct in a shorter amount of time.
3) Find two photos of it.
4) Find one map that shows where it is located.
5) Find three interesting things about the country or place
.
Given number 1, as of 2014, for the most peaceful country in the world.
Handball - In Iceland, handball is basically the national sport. When the president of Iceland spoke to the media after a recent Olympic win, he explained how important the sport is to their country. Everyone in the country knows the names of the national team’s players and the overall success of the team is considered very important. Handball is not particularly popular in the United States, or in many parts of Europe, but it enjoys popularity in some parts of the world, including certain Scandinavian countries. Handball has been described as being sort of like soccer, except you actually use your hands. It is actually an incredibly fast-paced and brutal game; scores generally run much higher than soccer and violent play is often perfectly within the rules.
Elves- The icelanders believe in Elves...elves...
CITED FROM: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ic.html
1) location & place: Northern Europe, island between the Greenland Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, northwest of the United Kingdom. The people of Iceland share a love of art, such as drawing, and a love of literature. The primary language spoken by the people is called Icelandic. In Iceland there are glaciers, rivers, and hills throughout the country. Interestingly, the entire country is surrounded by water.
region: 8 regions-
1 Capital Region
2 Southern Peninsula
3 Western Region
4 Westfjords
5 Northwestern Region
6 Northeastern Region
7 Eastern Region
8 Southern Region
2) Human-Environment interaction.
There are glaciers in Iceland which made hills all over the country. Because of that they can be used for all sorts of activities.Glaciers also make building buildings harder. There are rivers in Iceland. They are used for fresh water and transportation. Iceland is surrounded by water which cause natural disasters, food from fish, and transportation/import/ export. They are starting to use hydrogen-fueled cars. Hydrogen-fueled cars causes less greenhouse gas emissions.Therefore the environment improves. Since Icelandic cuisine is made mainly off of fish and other seafood, so the sea creatures may die and go extinct in a shorter amount of time.
3) Find two photos of it.
4) Find one map that shows where it is located.
5) Find three interesting things about the country or place
.
Given number 1, as of 2014, for the most peaceful country in the world.
Handball - In Iceland, handball is basically the national sport. When the president of Iceland spoke to the media after a recent Olympic win, he explained how important the sport is to their country. Everyone in the country knows the names of the national team’s players and the overall success of the team is considered very important. Handball is not particularly popular in the United States, or in many parts of Europe, but it enjoys popularity in some parts of the world, including certain Scandinavian countries. Handball has been described as being sort of like soccer, except you actually use your hands. It is actually an incredibly fast-paced and brutal game; scores generally run much higher than soccer and violent play is often perfectly within the rules.
Elves- The icelanders believe in Elves...elves...
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Chapter 12 Review
1) Why can Europe be called "a peninsula or peninsulas"?
Europe itself is a peninsula off from Asia. But Europe itself has peninsulas within it. hint the name "a peninsulas within peninsula.
2) What European islands are located in North Atlantic? In the Mediterranean Sea?
North Atlantic islands are the following: Iceland, Ireland, United Kingdom, Faero Islands, and Shetland Island. The Mediterranean Sea contains the island are, Balesric Islands, Sardinia, Corsica, Sicily, and Crete.
3) How do mountains and uplands affect life in Europe?
Mountains affect climate in Europe, for example the Apennines Mountain block winds off from Italy, resulting in windless warm climate.
4) The Alps arc across what countries or places?
The Apls arc across France, Italy, Germany,, Switzerland, Austria, and the northern Balkan Peninsula.
5) The Pyrenees are located where?
The Pyrenees are located from France to Spain and Portugal.
6) Where does the Danube flow?
The Danube River flows through the cuts through the heart of Europe, flowing west to east.
7) How are rivers used in Europe?
Rivers are used as transportation systems, it helps connect Europe to the rest of the world.
8) What is the most important plain in Europe?
The Northern European Plain.
9) Why is it important?
It is important because of its fertile desirable agricultural land. It has produced vast quantities of food over the centuries.
10) How are the landforms of Europe both an advantage and disadvantage?
The landforms makes travel difficult, but it also makes the climate reasonable decent, as well as fertile soil.
11) How did natural resources help Europe to become industrialized?
The mining for coal and iron helped industrialized the economy.
Europe itself is a peninsula off from Asia. But Europe itself has peninsulas within it. hint the name "a peninsulas within peninsula.
2) What European islands are located in North Atlantic? In the Mediterranean Sea?
North Atlantic islands are the following: Iceland, Ireland, United Kingdom, Faero Islands, and Shetland Island. The Mediterranean Sea contains the island are, Balesric Islands, Sardinia, Corsica, Sicily, and Crete.
3) How do mountains and uplands affect life in Europe?
Mountains affect climate in Europe, for example the Apennines Mountain block winds off from Italy, resulting in windless warm climate.
4) The Alps arc across what countries or places?
The Apls arc across France, Italy, Germany,, Switzerland, Austria, and the northern Balkan Peninsula.
5) The Pyrenees are located where?
The Pyrenees are located from France to Spain and Portugal.
6) Where does the Danube flow?
The Danube River flows through the cuts through the heart of Europe, flowing west to east.
7) How are rivers used in Europe?
Rivers are used as transportation systems, it helps connect Europe to the rest of the world.
8) What is the most important plain in Europe?
The Northern European Plain.
9) Why is it important?
It is important because of its fertile desirable agricultural land. It has produced vast quantities of food over the centuries.
10) How are the landforms of Europe both an advantage and disadvantage?
The landforms makes travel difficult, but it also makes the climate reasonable decent, as well as fertile soil.
11) How did natural resources help Europe to become industrialized?
The mining for coal and iron helped industrialized the economy.
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