1. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE Europe France, Germany. Benelux and Alpine Countries

2. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE Europe Content: GeographyContent: Geography Grade Level: 7Grade Level: 7 Creator: R. SchultzCreator: R. Schultz Curriculum OBJ/MAP Standard/IBD: See Next slideCurriculum OBJ/MAP Standard/IBD: See Next slide

3. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE Europe Students will:Students will: Discuss and practice the major elements of geographic study and analysis and their relationship to changes in society and environment.Discuss and practice the major elements of geographic study and analysis and their relationship to changes in society and environment. Study the relationships of the individual and groups to institutions and cultural traditions.Study the relationships of the individual and groups to institutions and cultural traditions. Use the tools of social science inquiryUse the tools of social science inquiry Compare different regions of the world and understand major world issuesCompare different regions of the world and understand major world issues 3

4. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE France

5. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE France French Republic Paris French Roman Catholic Life Expectancy: 79 years Literacy Rate: 99% Mostly urban

6. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE France…cont. Land: Loire River – longest Rhine River – part of eastern border – Europe’s most important river Seine River – most famous Bordered by the Mediterranean Sea – south English Channel – north (Chunnel) Atlantic Ocean and Bay of Biscay – west Pyrenees Mts. – southwest Alps – Southeast (Mt. Blanc – one of highest mountains in Europe

7. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE France…cont. Climate: Mediterranean coast – hot summers, mild winters West – cool summers and mild winters East – cold winters, warmer summers, less rain

8. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE France…cont… Economy: Well-developed economy − Agriculture − Industry − Commerce − Manufacturing − Grapes - wine

9. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE France…cont. The People: Trace ancestry to Celts and Romans Kings ruled for much of their history Fast trains – 132 mph Tour de France – bike race

10. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE France…cont. Famous French: Napoleon Marie Antoinette Numerous Kings

11. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE France…cont. Famous landmarks: Louvre Eiffel Tower

12. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE France…cont. Arch de Triumph

13. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE France…cont. Palace of Versailles Notre Dame Cathedral

14. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE Monaco

15. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE Monaco – cont… Principality of Monaco Monte Carlo French Constitutional Monarchy Roman Catholic Life Exp. – 79 years Literacy – 99% Urban 2 nd smallest independent country in the world Zero natural resources

16. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE Monaco Gambling mecca

17. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE Monaco Ties to the U. S.

18. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE Germany

19. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE Germany Federal Republic of Germany Berlin German Federal Republic Christian Life Exp. – 78 years Literacy – 99%

20. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE Germany Most important river – Rhine and Danube Alps – south Black Forest – cuckoo clocks

21. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE Germany…cont. Economy: Hamburg – major port Rich in minerals – coal, iron Manufacturing Beer, wine, cheese – imports 1/3 of its food Cuckoo clocks – Black forest Autobahns – no speed limit Oktoberfest – 16 day fall festival

22. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE Germany - People Octoberfest Autobahns 85% live in urban areas

23. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE Germany - History Collection of small territories for hundreds of years United into a single nation in the late 1800’s

24. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE Germany…cont. History…cont. Adolph Hitler gained power – 1930’s Invaded neighbors – led to WWII Holocaust – 12 million murdered

25. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE Germany…cont. After WWII country divided into 2 parts Democratic W. Germany – U.S., France and Great Britain Communist E. Germany – Soviet Union Reunited 1990 – Berlin Wall – top 1961/bottom – remembering those who died trying to escape

26. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE BENELUX – Belgium, Netherlands and Luxemburg Name comes from the beginning letters of each name.

27. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE Belgium Brussels – over 1,000 years old Dutch and French Roman Catholic Trade and commerce center for world companies Urban Developed Parliamentary democracy with monarch Largest ethnic group – Walloons – French – Flemings - Dutch

28. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE Belgium – Brussels, lace and royal family

29. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE Netherlands (aka Holland) Amsterdam Christian Parliamentary Democracy with monarch Dutch One of the most densely populated countries in the world

30. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE Netherlands Urban Developed 40% below sea level

31. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE Luxemburg Capital – Luxemburg Parliamentary Democracy with monarch French/German/Letzebrgesch (German dialect) Urban developed

32. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE Luxemburg Roman Catholic Headquarters for many world companies 55 x 35 miles Leads Europe in steel production

33. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE ALPINE Countries Switzerland, Austria and Liechtenstein

34. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE Switzerland Swiss Confederation Bern Largest city – Zurich German, French, Italian Christian

35. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE Switzerland…cont. Federal republic Landlocked Neutral Life exp. – 79 Literacy – 99%

36. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE Switzerland…cont. Cold winters, warm summers Few natural resources Watches, chocolate, banking

37. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE Austria Republic of Austria Vienna German Republic Roman Catholic Lit. – 98% Life exp: 78

38. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE Austria Mountains cover ¾ of country Dominated Europe for centuries Farming, mining, tourism Composers: Mozart, Schubert Pixs: Danube at sunrise, palace outside Vienna

39. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE Liechtenstein Principality of Liechtenstein Hereditary Constitutional Monarchy 60 sq. miles 33,145 people

40. MAP TAP 2003 - 2004 EUROPE Liechtenstein…cont. Bordered by Austria and Switzerland Mountainous Life exp: 79 Roman Catholic German Literacy: 100%