6th Grade Europe

Creative expressions illustrate how art can be influenced by

• European Union and non-union members
• French or English speaking nations
• numerous small nation-states 

Middle Ages Europe was characterized by feudal warfare between knights trying to control small kingdoms. Europe today is politically divided

• European Union and non-union members
• French or English speaking nations
• many different ethnic enclaves
• numerous small nation-states

Physical geography in Europe affects distribution of goods how?

• A warm, temperate climate allows for year round work in Europe. 
• Numerous highways have been built across the Northern European Plains. 
• Mountain barriers have closed off access to overland routes in Europe.
• Navigable rivers and harbors provide many European cities with trading ports. 

Athens adopt democracy, Roman Republic established, Magna Carta signed, Enlightenment> how did these events shape political patterns in Europe?

• Europe is dominated by one political party. 
• Most governments in Europe are limited.
• The European Union governs all of Europe. 

Architecture is common throughout Western Europe. Architecture that reflects cultural influence

• cultural convergence in Europe
• Greek philosophy in Europe
• Christian values in Europe
• wealthy donors in Europe

Event in mid 1900s greatly contributed to increased cooperation between European nations?

• Economic competition from the United States
• Devastation caused by the Second World War
• Outbreak of war in Southeast Asia

Cultural diffusion in Europe resulted in

• adoption of new traditions
• tension between groups 
• segregation of women
•  violent social unrest

Why did European countries associate with the Soviet Union after WWII?

• People living in Eastern European countries spoke the same language as the Soviet fighte
• After the war, the Soviet Union invited the Eastern European countries to form an alliance
• Under Soviet control the Eastern European countries were forced to adopt communism. 

Entrepreneurs influence economies in Europe

• expanding government regulations
• providing skilled labor
• conserving resources
• creating jobs

One way character of place of many large cities in Europe has been affected by migration includes

• building of modern office complexes
• establishment of a variety of restaurants
• construction of highways