Europe as a Cultural Region

Europe as a Cultural Region

Draw

Draw some things that are included when discussing a cultural region.

Multiple Choice

Which type of region is created based on the attitudes and feelings of those viewing the region?

• Perceptual

• Formal

• Functional

• Cultural

​Europe versus Asia

• ​Europe considered a separate region for 2 reasons:

  • ​Land mass size

  • ​Ural Mountains

• ​Proximity to Africa and Asia allowed Europeans to heavily borrow from both to create a new culture.

Open Ended

How did the Ural Mountains contribute to the creation of separate cultures in Europe and Asia?

​The Greeks and Romans

• ​Greeks = first civilization in Europe

• ​Romans = united most of Europe until the fall of Roman Empire.

• ​Although separated by language and customs, all are united by Christian faith.

​Leaders of Tech

• ​Leading force of technology and culture during Renaissance.

• ​Further enforced by:

  • ​French Revolution

  • ​Industrial revolution

  • ​colonization in Africa/Asia

​Europe Today

• ​Most European countries belong to European Union.

• ​Share the following cultural traits:

  • ​democracy

  • ​high standards of living

  • ​strong education

  • ​smaller families

  • ​following of Christian faith

Multiple Choice

Which civilization united Europe before it's fall?

• Greeks

• Romans

Multiple Choice

Europe became a leader of technology during which time period?

• Industrial Revolution

• French Revolution

• WWII

• Renaissance

Open Ended

Why did Europe become a different cultural region from Asia? (2 reasons)