Chapter 10 : Lesson 2 Human Geography of Northern Europe

Essential Question How do society and culture in Northern Europe reflect the sub region's history?

History and Government Ch. 10 - Human Geography of Northern Europe History and Government Northern Europe, also referred to as the Nordic countries, has been shaped by years of invasions, migrations, and trade. Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Iceland have similar structures of societies and cultural traits. Industrialization brought an influx of new social classes, which changed the political culture. Following World War II, the Nordic countries developed democracies.

Ch. 10 - Human Geography of Northern Europe Population Patterns Migration and ethnicity have influenced where people have settled. The Sami are descendants of nomadic peoples who lived in Scandinavia for thousands of years. The Nordic countries have lower population densities than most other countries in Europe. Populations concentrate in areas near the sea and in metropolitan areas.

Continental: relating to or characteristic of a continent

the Sami people Scandinavian People

Society and Culture Today Ch. 10 - Human Geography of Northern Europe Society and Culture Today Protestant religions dominate in every Nordic country. Northern Europe is filled with the world’s most educated population, with literacy rates at nearly 100 percent throughout the region. The governments function as welfare states, providing social services but levying large taxes. Women are achieving equal status in Nordic society, nearing the same status as men in the workplace.

Welfare state: a state that assumes primary responsibility for social welfare of its citizens

The Nordic model: refers to the economic and social policies common to the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Iceland, and Sweden) also known as social democracy

Writing Assignment Based on what you have learned about welfare states in Northern Europe and what you understand about the welfare system in the United States, which system do you think is the most effective? Explain

Welfare in the USA Welfare in Northern Europe

Ch. 10 - Human Geography of Northern Europe Economic Activities All of the Nordic countries are small, open economies that rely on foreign trade. Nordic countries rapidly evolved from agrarian-based economies into modern, industrialized countries. Commercial fishing, mining, forestry, and energy are the main resources in the area. The Nordic model emphasizes labor force participation and promotes gender equality and fiscal expansion.

Entrepot: commercial center where goods are received and reshipped

Break-of-bulk: act of unloading, transferring, or distributing part or all of a shipment

Map Activity: Label all the countries of Northern Europe, and its physical features .

Review Question: Chapter 10 : Lesson 2 Read pages 255-260 and answer Review Questions on page 260 Hand in Google Class Room.