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Title: Section 1:The British Isles


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CHAPTER 14
Northern and Western Europe
Section 1 The British Isles Section
2 France Section 3 The Benelux
Countries Section 4 Scandinavia
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SECTION 1
The British Isles
Question What are the similarities and
differences between the cultures of Ireland and
Great Britain?
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SECTION 1
The British Isles
Ireland and Great BritainSimilar Cultures
Ireland
Great Britain
democratic governments English predominant
language similar social life, sports
republic predominantly Roman Catholic some
Gaelic speakers
constitutional monarchy predominantly
Protestant
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SECTION 2
France
Question What major issues and challenges does
France face today?
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SECTION 2
France
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SECTION 3
The Benelux Countries
Question What are the characteristics of the
major cities and economies of the Benelux
countries?
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SECTION 3
The Benelux Countries
The Benelux Countries
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SECTION 4
Scandinavia
Question What cultural characteristics do the
Scandinavian countries share?
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SECTION 4
Scandinavia
mostly Lutheran Protestants
healthy, well-educated populations
languages closely related (except Finnish)
long life spans and low birthrates
democratic systems of government
mostly urban populations
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CHAPTER 14
Chapter Wrap-Up
1. How did Britain control a vast empire? How is
it tied to former colonies today? 2. How has
Irelands economy changed in recent years? How
have these changes influenced migration? 3. What
features make Paris the primate city of
France? 4. What are Belgiums two language
regions? 5. How is the population of Scandinavian
countries distributed with regard to cities?
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