2.  Material covered in this exam… ◦ Guided reading from chapter 15 ◦ Lecture on London and the opening ceremonies ◦ Lecture on Northern Ireland Conflict ◦ The Simulation about Protestant Parades and the readings that accompanied the simulation. ◦ Lecture and materials about France from today and tomorrow. ◦ We will review on Friday and a study guide will be provided.

3.  Tuesday before break.  You must bring in a dish from a part of the world we have covered.  You must contribute to participate.

7.  They expect that visitors have some knowledge and appreciation for their culture.  The country seeks to maintain its identity by resisting cheap fast food, foreign sitcoms, and American music.

8.  The “double kiss” or la bise, kissing on both cheeks between close friends, and family members.

9.  French is an important international language. It is an official language of the UN and the Olympics.  French students begin their first language at 9, and another at age 13.

10.  School runs from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm  Two hour lunch.  High School lasts seven years.  After 4 years they either go the academic route or a technical route.  After 3 years of secondary school they are required to take the baccalaureat.

11.  Philosophy exam: ◦ Does language betray thought? ◦ Does the objectivity of history imply the historian’s impartiality?  Geography: ◦ Describe the economic power and land diversity of the European Union. ◦ How is the Mediterranean an interface between the North and the South.

12.  Students who pass the exam can go on to a free college.  Students who do well on the baccalaureat can take an entrance exam to attend elite schools.

13.  The minimum wage in France is €9.61($10.22) per hour.  They have a 35 hour work week.  The government mandates 5 weeks of paid vacation to every salaried worker.

20.  Test Monday  Food Party Tuesday  Thanksgiving break WEDNESDAY!!!

22.  Islamic State of Iraq (AKA Islamic State of Iraq and Syria)  Developed from civil wars in the region.  Their goal is to create an Islamic State.

24. ISIS called Paris "the capital of prostitution and vice" in a statement claiming responsibility for the attacks.

25. "the capital of prostitution and vice"

29. The terrorist group also stated that “France and all nations following in its path are at the top of the target list for the Islamic State."

30. France and "all nations following in its path" are "at the top of the target list for the Islamic State."

33.  Many French Muslims live in slums called banlieues.  These have poor living conditions and are filled with immigrants.

36.  Should we allow Syrian Refugees into our country?  While we watch: Write out 3 facts for or against allowing Syrian refugees from each video.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvOnXh3 NN9w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvOnXh3 NN9w  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVDXEY5 7AvA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVDXEY5 7AvA