1. Mediterranean Europe
All roads lead to Rome!

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

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. 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

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

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