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Spain & Portugal

Spain & Portugal. Unit 14. Spain History. *700 A.D. *1000 A.D . *1492- *1500’s- *1800’s- . *Moors (Muslims from N. Africa) took control of Southern Spain *Christians from Northern Spain began the Reconquista to push the Moors our of Spain Lasts until all of Spain is reclaimed

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Spain & Portugal

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  1. Spain & Portugal Unit 14

  2. Spain History • *700 A.D. • *1000 A.D. • *1492- • *1500’s- • *1800’s- • *Moors (Muslims from N. Africa) took control of Southern Spain • *Christians from Northern Spain began the Reconquistato push the Moors our of Spain • Lasts until all of Spain is reclaimed • *Christopher Columbus voyages to Americas for the first time • *Spain explorations make them RICH, and the world’s greatest POWER • *When colonies declare independence Spain’s power fades

  3. Spain History *1930’s- • Spain remained a neutral power in WWI • *Civil War over monarchy or republic government • *Francisco Franco of the Fascist party won control and ruled as a dictator for almost 40 years.

  4. Spain culture • *Cultural Differences • *Religion: • *Language: • *Where do most citizens live? • *Entertainment: • *exist between the different regions of Spain • *Almost all Catholic • *Spanish (different dialects) ROMANCE LANGUAGE • *Live in cities or towns in apartments • City life provided jobs • *Soccer, dancing (Flamenco), Bull Fighting (Famous traditional sport)

  5. Spain government • *Government • *Basque: • *Parliamentary Monarchy • Allowed people to have a voice in their government • *Elected officials and King make up government • *ethnic group that live in the Pyrenees mountains • The Basque group are seeking to have their own separate nation. • *They have lived in Spain the longest out of any other group*

  6. Spain economy *Spain’s Economy *After WWII *1980’s • *Economy depends on fishing and farming • Spain’s economy began to grow rapidly • *Factories began producing cars, steel, and tourism increased. • *Spain joined the EU and boosted economy by increasing trade

  7. *Portugal Geography • *Shares the Iberian Peninsula with Spain, but occupies a must smaller area. • *It is located on Europe’s western coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. • *It’s location and interest in exploration helped it build an empire *How did Portugal’s location contribute to its role as a leader in the Age of exploration?

  8. *Portugal History *How does Portuguese exploration bring wealth? • *Because of coastal location the Portuguese became skilled sailors, navigator, and shipbuilders • Prince Henry sponsored many expeditions to help their country build an empire. • *Over seas colonies brought lots of wealth to Portugal. Asian spice trade, and resources from Africa and South American. • *Portugal lost power when their biggest resource, Brazil declared independence

  9. Portugal Culture • *Language: • *Religion: • *Life • *Portugal’s capital • *Portugal today • *Portuguese • Portuguese is a ROMANCE LANGUAGE • *Roman Catholic • *½ of its citizens live in rural areas • Cities are growing because people are moving to search for jobs • *Lisbon is and largest city • *Lisbon is the center of tourism and commerce. • *Is still a largely rural country with many small farming and fishing villages.

  10. Portugal Government • *Type of Government • *Who has the power in a parliamentary democracy? • *1976-present: Parliamentary Democracy • *The Prime Minister has the Power • *Citizens elect members of parliament and the president

  11. Portugal Economy • *Portugal Economy: • *In 1986 joined the EU and worked to improve economy: • *Today Portugal has one of the poorest economies. • *Leaders failed to strengthen economy, neglected roads, parts, and factories. • *Lack of energy and resources and poor educational system also slowed its growth. • *Expanded service industries, increased trade

  12. Compare and Contrast Spain and Portugal using the word bank below. Some of the following will fit into a category for both. Both Word Bank: Spanish, parliamentary monarchy, economy grew after WWII, Moorish rule; had empires then power faded, mostly Catholic, EU members, Portuguese, parliamentary democracy, poor but developing country

  13. Running with the Bulls Background • The running with the Bulls takes place each day of the Fiesta at 8:00 A.M. The length of the run is about half mile and usually last about three minutes—unless one or more of the bulls get loose. The six bulls selected can weigh more than 1,300 pounds and are bred for the purpose of fighting. They are smart, fast, and aggressive, and unpredictable. Since record-keeping began in 1924, 13 deaths and hundreds of serious injuries have resulted from the Running of the Bulls. • Question: Why might some people object to the Running of the Bulls?

  14. Running with the Bulls Poem • We have discussed the history behind the running of the bulls. Now it is your turn to express your opinion about this event. • Side 1: You think this is an classic entertainment activity that celebrates Portugal’s culture. • Side 2: You think that this “entertainment” is harmful and dangerous to the bulls and people • You are to create a poem with the pattern of: A, B, A, B • The poem must clearly express which side you are on using the format above.

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