Mediterranean Europe All roads lead to Rome!

Mediterranean Europe Consists of Portugal, Spain, Italy, Monaco, Malta, Vatican City, Andorra, and Greece Mild climate Located along the Mediterranean sea

History Ancient Greece Roman Empire Birthplace of Democracy City-state: political unit made up of a city and its surrounding lands Athenian democracy inspired the U.S. system of Government Roman Empire Ruled most of the Italian Peninsula in 275 B.C.E Rome was a republic: government in which citizens elect representatives to rule in their name

History Crusades: (1096) Holy Wars between Islam and Christianity Age of Exploration Spain and Portugal Renaissance: (16th century) Began in the Italian city-states Rebirth of learning and arts

Government Most have elected governments Vatican City- Theocracy Republics Democracies Parliamentary Systems Vatican City- Theocracy

Economy Less industrial that Northern and Western Europe Fishing Agriculture: olives, grapes, citrus, and wheat Manufacturing is increasing Textiles, automobiles, shoes, and clothing Low energy resources Rely on outside countries

Religion Greece is mostly Eastern Orthodox Christianity Roman Catholicism is strong in Italy, Spain, and Portugal Muslim presence in Spain

Culture Romance languages Classical architecture Renaissance art and music Mass urbanization causing issues today