1. Southern Europe
The region of Southern Europe, also called Mediterranean Europe, extends along the Mediterranean Sea on the Southern edge of Europe. It encompasses the major countries of Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Greece, as well as the lesser nations of Andorra, Monaco, Vatican City, San Marino, Cyprus and Malta

2. Southern Europe Portugal Spain Andorra Italy Malta Cyprus San Marino
Greece
Vatican City
The region of Southern Europe, also called Mediterranean Europe, extends along the Mediterranean Sea on the Southern edge of Europe. It encompasses the major countries of Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Greece, as well as the lesser nations of Andorra, Monaco, Vatican City, San Marino, Cyprus and Malta

3. Southern Europe Label map of Southern Europe Use technology or book
Italy
Spain
Andorra
Greece
Portugal
Vatican City
Malta
Cyprus
San Marino
Iberian Peninsula
Balkan Peninsula
Pyrenees Mountains
Bay of Biscay
Mediterranean Sea
Apennine Mountains
Alps
Adriatic Sea
Ionian Sea
Aegean Sea
Black Sea
Label map of Southern Europe
Use technology or book
Glue map into spiral

4. What mountain chains are located in S. Europe?
Southern Europe
What mountain chains are located in S. Europe?
Alps
Pyrenees Mountains
Apennine Mountains
The coastal areas are at or near sea level elevations, but within the countries there are several highlands and mountain chains. In Italy, the Apennine Mountains run the span of the country from north to south. The Alps run east and west, along the northern Italian border with Switzerland. In Spain, the Pyrenees Mountains run north and south along the Spanish-French border. In Greece, we find the famous Mount Olympus and the Pindus Mountains.

5. Pyrenees Mountains Alps Apennine Mountains
The Pyrenees mountains are characterized by flat top massifs which refers to sections of the mountains that are formed together and are flat
Apennine Mountains

6. Climate Marine west coast or oceanic climate in the north
How do the Alps influence the climate of Southern Europe?
Mediterranean Climate in the south (Italy and Balkins)
How does the Mediterranean Sea influence the climate of Southern Europe?
Marine west coast climate in the north – rain during winter months
The Alps block most Atlantic winds from the north which causes less precipitation to fall
Mediterranean climate – warm, dry summers and mild, rainy winters
Mediterranean sea – warm water
You tube video – regions of Mediterranean Europe – 1 min

7. Natural Resources Italy – few mineral resources Portugal – copper
Northern Spain – coal, tin, tungsten
Greece – Rivers
*Italy and Spain have benefited from production of hydroelectricity.
Tungsten is a rare heavy-metal element which is used in high-tech industries.
Greece – rivers …. Would be great for hydroelectricity, but it currently not fully developed

8. Southern Europe – Early History
Ancient Greece had city-states
City-state of Athens gave democracy to the world.
City-state of Sparta was built on the glory of war.
Golden Age of Greece 400’s B.C.
ADD PICTURES OF GREECE AND THE ACHIEVEMENTS
MAYBE A VIDEO OVER THE PHILOSOPHERS?
Civilizations from ancient Rome and Greece laid the foundations for European civilization
City-states – independent in government/society but commonality in language and culture
Sparta – Sparta’s generals created battle strategies that are still used today
- The mythology of the Greeks and Romans has influenced art and culture of the Western civilization for over 2,000 years.

9. Roman Republic – Italy
Established on the rule of law and balance of power (Representative Democracy)
Height of power in 27 B.C and resurgence around 200 years later
The mythology of the Greeks and Romans has influenced art and culture of the Western civilization for over 2,000 years.

10. Southern Europe History
What do you know about the Renaissance?
1300s - Italy –Renaissance “rebirth”
Renewed interest in arts, politics, science, and philosophy
1400s - Portugal and Spain began exploring opportunities beyond the Mediterranean
Renaissance – wealth and stability made it possible for people to devote themselves to study and innovative thought as well as being able to afford to be patrons for artists, writers, and thinkers. The revival eventually spread across Europe and was later carried by explorers to other regions of the world.
1400s –
1500s –
1800s -
1500s – Portugal and Spain both had footholds in the Americas. Portugal also established colonies in India.
1800s-1900s – Nationalism
- Modern countries of Southern Europe emerge

11. Italian Renaissance Artists
Leonardo da Vinci ( )
Mona Lisa
The last supper
Michelangelo ( )

12. Spanish Artists … Modern
Pablo Picasso ( )
Antoni Gaudi ( )
Salvador Dali ( )

13. Arts
Greek and Romans developed basic elements of architecture
- columns, arches, domes
Greek art - humans are portrayed accurately
Renaissance – revival of the classical style and a trend towards realism though new techniques such as perspective

14. Vatican City is the most densely populated state in Southern Europe
Population
Mostly urbanized
Greece is more rural
Vatican City is the most densely populated state in Southern Europe
Aging population – Especially in Spain, Italy, and Greece
Diverse culture and ethnic groups
Change to population pyramid

15. What do you notice about where people live
What do you notice about where people live? Do you recognize any of these cities?

16. Spain – Madrid and Barcelona were once capitals of kingdoms
Population
Major cities are economic and cultural hubs founded on ancient trade routes.
Spain – Madrid and Barcelona were once capitals of kingdoms
Greece – Athens
Portugal – Lisbon, largest port
Italy – Rome is the modern capital
- Vatican City separate country inside Rome (city-state)
- Home to Roman Catholic Church
- Interdependence with Rome for goods and services
- video about Vatican City

17. Culture Pgs 325 – 326 in the textbook In your spiral:
- Describe the present culture of Southern Europe using evidence from the text.
Guiding thoughts….
- Languages
- Religion
- Women/families
- Education
- Healthcare
INSERT PICTURE…Review and discuss as a class…

18. Southern Europe Economy
Decrease in manufacturing sectors over last 30 years
Increase in service sectors
- banking, tourism, retail, healthcare, etc
Compare GDPs?
Spain
Italy
Greece