1 Opening List the major mountain ranges of Europe and location (or fact about each one). 1

European Human Geography Ethnicity and Religion in Europe

3 Today’s Standard (s) SSWG6 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary Europe. d. Describe the various ethnic and religious groups in Europe and the influence of geography on those groups and their major customs and traditions.

Language Europe has over 30 languages German is the most commonly spoken native w/ 19% of the continents pop. speaking it However, 49% of Europeans speak English

Religion dominated by Christianity secularism is growing secularism- refers to the transformation of a society as it migrates from close identification with religious institutions to a more separated relationship

Key Blue: Roman Catholic Purple: Protestant Christian Red: Orthodox Christian Green: Muslim Orange: Buddhism Yellow: Judaism

Europe’s Population has a population of roughly million, or about 11% of world population If trends keep pace declining birth rates and a high life expectancy means aging and declining population will be a problem for many economies, political and social institutions

Ethnicity in General 87 distinct "peoples of Europe", of which 33 form the majority in at least 1 sovereign state, while others constitute ethnic minorities 8 peoples of Europe w/ > 30 million members living in Europe: Russians Germans French British Italians Spanish Ukranian Poles 8 groups b/n themselves account for some 460 million or about 63% of European population

9 Opening Explain how both over population and under population can be a problem for a country. 9

10 Today’s Standard(s) SSWG6 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary Europe. d. Describe the various ethnic and religious groups in Europe and the influence of geography on those groups and their major customs and traditions. 10

Germans Literature fairy tales collections published by the Grimm Brothers became world famous Philosophy Karl Marx-developed communist theory Friedrich Nietzsche famous for “God is dead” Cuisine concentrates on meat, sweet cakes, and beer Sports Soccer is the most pop sport by far

The French Paris has played important role as a world wide center of high culture since 17 th century evolution of the French state and culture has promoted a centralization of politics, media, and cultural production around Paris centralization- process by which the activities of an organization, particularly those regarding decision-making, become concentrated in a particular location 73% of population lives in cities

The British Literature and Music Geoffrey Chaucer- Canterbury Tales William Shakespeare- numerous plays/ poems The Beatles- 1 of the most commercially successful bands of all time Science and Technology Home to Isaac Newton- “founder” of gravity England was the 1 st country to industrialize Charles Darwin- developed the theory of evolution

Opening List the three ethnic groups we talked about yesterday and one thing about each one. 14

Italians Since ancient Rome, has been a center for art and culture family is the centre of the social structure appearances matter in Italy- extremely fashion conscious primary religion in Italy is Roman Catholic Where the Renaissance began

Spanish 79% are Roman Catholic Most important holiday is Semana Santa”- the holy week before Easter festival of “ San Fermin” is celebrated in July in Pamplona- bulls are released into the streets, while people run ahead of them Soccer is the most popular sport essential ingredient for real Spanish cooking is olive oil

Polish developed as a result of its geography at the confluence of W. & E. Europe being invaded by Germany started WWII World War II toll on Poland was a staggering 6 million-including 3 million Jews slaughtered in the Nazi death camps 60% of population lives in cities meals are celebrations, not just eating