Chapter 16 - Peninsulas A B C D E F G H I J K L M

Italian Geography Boot shaped peninsula separated by the Alps Contains the Islands of Sicily and Sardinia Apennines Mts. Mediterranean climate

Smallest microstate Vatican City

The Downfall of American Civilization “Jersey Shore” coming soon to take down Italy too!! “Italian” Americans

Early History Roman set up a republic in 500 B.C. Roman Empire - one of the largest in history Centered on city of Rome (first city with 1 million people) Language, law, architecture, Christian religion spread all over Europe

Roman Empire

Gladiatorial show in the Coliseum from “Gladiator” Today

“Real” Gladiators

Roman Architecture Roman Aqueducts

Roman Culture Law Systems 1. Innocent until proven guilty 2. Self-defense 3. Trials with Judges Language Latin Based - Romance Language --- Amica Portuguese, French, Italian, Spanish, Romanian Meu amor, Mon amour, Il mio amore, Mi amor

500s A.D. Fall of Roman Empire

Caused the Dark Ages…..

Middle Ages/Renaissance Why Italy? Italian cities – rich from trade - Florence, Venice Center of the RENAISSANCE - Rebirth in learning Famous for art, science and architecture

Ideas during the Renaissance by Leonardo Da Vinci What are these?

Difference in Perspective in Renaissance Art

Renaissance Art

20 th Century Benito Mussolini – Italian dictator during WWII that fought with Hitler. After losing WWII, Italy has grown tremendously And is part of the European Union

Italy People and Culture North – Rich and Industrial Po River – Italian Breadbasket South – Poorer and agricultural

Italy’s delicious exports

Some of the Coolest Italian Products Lamborghinis, Suits, leather shoes

Italian Issues of Today 1. Aging Population 2. Pollution destroying ancient cities/ monuments