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Human Geography of Southern Europe

Human Geography of Southern Europe . Ch. 12.2. Video Questions. How was Spain a relatively tolerant place during the rule of Muslim sultans from 711–1491? What led to the exit of Muslims from Spain ? What are some features of Islamic architecture seen in the Alhambra?. Video Answers.

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Human Geography of Southern Europe

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  1. Human Geography of Southern Europe Ch. 12.2

  2. Video Questions • How was Spain a relatively tolerant place during the rule of Muslim sultans from 711–1491? • What led to the exit of Muslims from Spain? • What are some features of Islamic architecture seen in the Alhambra?

  3. Video Answers • During this period, Muslims, Christians, and Jews lived together peacefully. • Christian monarchs from areas north of Spain forced the Muslims out. The Christian monarchs were determined to convert everyone to their faith. • The Alhambra features exquisite tile work, beautiful inscriptions, fountains, and courtyards.

  4. Human Geography of Southern Europe • History and Government • The civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome laid the foundation for Western civilization. • The Renaissance marked a period of cultural revival and enlightenment. • Spain and Portugal became leaders in the Age of Exploration, establishing new empires. • Nationalism and unification in the 1800s and 1900s brought political stability to the area. • Recent economic challenges include high unemployment rates and credit problems.

  5. The civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome laid the foundation for Western civilization.

  6. The Colosseum built in ancient Rome- used for? http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/colosseum

  7. The Parthenon in ancient Greecehttp://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/ancient-greece/videos/deconstructing-history-the-acropolis

  8. The Renaissance marked a period of cultural revival and enlightenment. A “Rebirth” in society!

  9. Spain and Portugal became leaders in the Age of Exploration, establishing new empires.

  10. Nationalism and unification in the 1800s and 1900s brought political stability to the area.

  11. Recent economic challenges include high unemployment rates and credit problems.

  12. Human Geography of Southern Europe • Population Patterns • Southern Europe is one of the most populated regions of the world. • As the populations of Greece, Italy, and Spain age and the birthrates fall, care for the elderly is straining the social welfare systems. • Demand for labor is being met by migrants within the European Union. • Economic migration throughout the EU has resulted in a growing diversity of cultures.

  13. Southern Europe is one of the most populated regions of the world.

  14. As the populations of Greece, Italy, and Spain age and the birthrates fall, care for the elderly is straining the social welfare systems.

  15. Demand for labor is being met by migrants within the European Union.

  16. Economic migration throughout the EU has resulted in a growing diversity of cultures.

  17. Human Geography of Southern Europe • Society and Culture Today • Education in Southern Europe is mandatory for all children. • The cultures of Greece, Spain, and Italy are centered on the family and are influenced by the Roman Catholic religion. • Women have achieved a high level of gender equality in higher education and business, though their success in politics has been slower to develop. • The Greeks and Romans developed many important elements of art and architecture.

  18. Education in Southern Europe is mandatory for all children.

  19. The cultures of Greece, Spain, and Italy are centered on the family and are influenced by the Roman Catholic religion

  20. Women have achieved a high level of gender equality in higher education and business, though their success in politics has been slower to develop.

  21. The Greeks and Romans developed many important elements of art and architecture.

  22. Human Geography of Southern Europe • Economic Activities • The global recession of 2008 hit Southern Europe hard. • Spain and Italy continue to face challenges. • As one of the least developed in the area, Greece’s economy remains weak as it grapples with high public spending, low productivity, and tax evasion. • The EU is facing its first test of economic stability with Southern Europe suffering from record national debt and high unemployment.

  23. The global recession of 2008 hit Southern Europe hard.

  24. Spain and Italy continue to face challenges economically, industrialization and meeting energy needs.

  25. As one of the least developed in the area, Greece’s economy remains weak as it grapples with high public spending, low productivity, and tax evasion.

  26. The EU is facing its first test of economic stability with Southern Europe suffering from record national debt and high unemployment.

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