European Culture

Athens

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London

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Netherlands

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Rome

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Birthplace of Western Democracy Athens developed the first democracy, a government in which the people rule Their democratic government allowed every free white male to power to directly vote in the law making assembly

Spread of European Culture around the World Exploration Wanted to find the West Indies but found the Americas Portugal, Spain, France, England, Netherlands Colonialism Wanted to settle around the world England → North America Portugal → Brazil

Spread of European Culture around the World Imperialism Political and economic control over another territory or country India → England Africa → England, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal

Industrial Revolution Major changes in agriculture, manufacturing, and transportation that effected on socioeconomic and cultural conditions Began in England in late 1700s to early 1800s

North Atlantic Treaty Organization Due to the fear of Soviet aggression (communism), in 1949 many countries in Europe along with the US and Canada created a mutual defense pact If one country gets attacked then the rest of the countries come to their defense Belgium, Denmark, England, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, West Germany

Conflict Always been conflict within some area of Europe Conflict over territory, ethnicity, religion Revolutions within countries to change the government

Urbanized One of the world’s most densely populated areas European homes are on average smaller than American homes Cultural Attractions: movies, concerts, art galleries, museums Eastern Europe is less urban than the rest of Europe

Top 4: English, French, German, Italian At least 35 languages in Europe Dutch, Finnish, Flemish, Hungarian, Greek, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish Languages

Religions Roman Catholic – 55% Protestant – 18.8% Other – 15% Eastern Orthodox – 8.8% Islam – 2.2% Judaism -.2%

Customs British – afternoon tea (small meal of sandwiches, breads, cakes, and tea) Swedes – smorgasbord (mix of hot and cold dishes served buffet style) Finns – sauna (hot room to work up a sweat to clear up your pores) and then jump into a cold water