Standard of Living A level of survival and comfort in everyday life enjoyed by a community, class, or individual: The well-educated generally have a high standard of living.
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Key Terms: Karst- terrain dominated by limestone bedrock and
characterized by rocky ground, caves, sinkholes, underground
rivers, and the absence of surface streams and lakes. Shatter belt-
a region where political alliances are constantly splintering and
fracturing based on ethnicity Content Objective: SWBAT The student
will describe the cultural characteristics of Europe. Language
Objective: SWBAT complete Warm-Up, Write review notes and evaluate
how the literacy rate affects the standard of living. Tuesday,
February 23, 2016 Title: European Culture Literacy Rate The number
of people who can read and write The better the educational system
in a country, the higher the literacy rate. When education is not a
high priority in a country, the lower the literacy rate. Standard
of Living A level of survival and comfort in everyday life enjoyed
by a community, class, or individual: The well-educated generally
have a high standard of living. Languages Of Europe Over 200 native
languages in Europe Most can be put into three categories -
Germanic -( English and German). The largest native group with 20%
of European speaking a Germanic Language. - Romance -( Italian,
French & Spanish). These language come from Latin- the language
of the Roman Empire- Roman ce. - Slavic- mostly Northern and
Eastern European Countries. Include Russia. Written in the Cyrillic
Alphabet. Germanic Language Group Has most native speakers Native
speakers live mostly in northwest and central Europe About 20% of
Europeans speak English or German as their native language Most
Europeans learn English as a second language in their schools
Romance Language Group This group includes French, Italian, and
Spanish These are found in the south and west of Europe These
languages come from Latin, the language of the Roman Empire The
Roman alphabet is used to write Romance and Germanic languages
Slavic Language Group This includes Russian They are found in
central and eastern Europe They are written with a Cyrillic
Alphabet Languages Of Europe -The European Union ( EU) recognizes
23 official languages in Europe. -Because of the language diversity
European school children usually learn 1-2 other languages in
addition to their native one. -Over ( 400 million) Europeans speak
English because it is often a choice for their 2 nd language.
Germany:Language The official language of Germany and Austria is
German. - Germanic Language Germany: Literacy Rate The literacy
rate in Germany is % Students in Germany must attend school through
the 9 th grade. After that students either go to a trade school or
keep attending public school until the 13th grade if they want to
go to college. ( roughly 18 years old) Oktoberfest Oktoberfest is a
16-day festival held each year in Munich, Germany, (Bavaria),
running from late September to early October. It is one of the most
famous events in Germany and the world's largest fair, with some
six million people attending every year. The Oktoberfest is an
important part of Bavarian culture- Wurstl- tradition Bavarian
Sausage Children dressed in tradition Bavarian Dress Bavaria the
old name of Germany. The culture of Germany and the high Alps
region is called Bavarian Culture. Yodeling is traditional form of
music commonly found at Oktoberfest. St. Nicholas Day is celebrated
on December 6th in Germany as well as in other European countries.
On the evening before the 6th, children place their newly cleaned
shoes in front of the door in the hope that Nicholas might fill
them with nuts, fruits, chocolate, and sweets. Germany Customs
Traditions: The Christmas Tree originated in Germany. A fir tree
was brought in to the house and decorated with candles in honor of
the Advent. Later candies and stripes of cloth were tied to the
tree for decorations. West Berlin Restaurant CountryLiteracy Rate
LanguageCustomsTraditions Germany %German (Germanic Language)
Oktoberfest Bavarian Culture in the Mountains Christmas- gave us
first Christmas tree Russia: Language Russian is a Slavic Language
Between million speak Russian ( based on 2008 estimation) A Russian
Proverb , Translation: A ruler without a nation is like a flower
without the sun RUSSIA: Literacy Rate Russias Literacy rate is %
Russia has a free education system guaranteed to all citizens by
the Constitution and has a literacy rate of 99.4%.Entry to higher
education is highly competitive. As a result of great emphasis on
science and technology in education, Russian medical, mathematical,
scientific, and space and aviation research is generally of a high
order- from Wikipedia.com Follow link to here the Russian alphabet
RUSSIA: Customs and Traditions Ballet is a highly prized art form
in Russia Moscow Ballet Theatre "The Crown Of Russian Ballet-Swan
Lakem/watch?v=32HHxwFIp Hgm/watch?v=32HHxwFIp Hg One tradition in
Russia is to eat milk pudding and cheesecake on Christmas. RUSSIA:
Customs and Traditions Milk Pudding Cheesecake CountryLiteracy Rate
LanguageCustomsTraditions Germany %German (Germanic Language)
Oktoberfest Bavarian Culture in the Mountains Christmas- gave us
first Christmas tree Russia99-100%Russian (Slavic Language) Ballet
originated in Russia Christmas Assignment Create a diagram with the
different language branches in Europe. Each language must include
native speakers and region spoken. France: Language - French is the
official language of France -French is one of the Romance Languages
Je t'aime (Lara Fabian) - cover by
Gisellah?v=yAyQzJFFG90h?v=yAyQzJFFG90 France: Literacy Rate The
Literacy rate in France is 99% Children in France must go to school
until they are 16 years old. France: Customs and Traditions
Bastille Day Libert, galit, fraternit- Liberty, Equlaity, Fratinity
( motto of the French Revolution & France) The Bastille is a
medieval fortress and prison in Paris. Many people in France
associated it with the harsh rule of the Bourbon monarchy in the
late 1700s. On July 14, 1789, troops stormed the Bastille. This was
a pivotal event at the beginning of the French Revolution. Fte de
la Fdration was held on July 14, This was a way to celebrate the
establishment of a constitutional monarchy in France. Christmas In
France during Christmas there are family reunions, gifts, and candy
for the children. There are also gifts for the poor and people give
to charities. Because France is 80% Roman Catholic and most
families attend Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. France: Traditions
CountryLiteracy Rate LanguageCustomsTraditions Germany %German
(Germanic Language) Oktoberfest Bavarian Culture in the Mountains
Christmas- gave us first Christmas tree Russia99-100%Russian
(Slavic Language) Ballet originated in Russia Christmas
France99%French (Romantic Language) Bastille Day- July 14. Ended
the Monarchy in France. Christmas- Midnight Mass France is 80%
Roman Catholic Italy: Language -Italian is the official language of
Italy -Italian is one of the Romance languages. Follow the link to
hear some phrases in Italianages/italian/guide/phrases.s html How
to say hello in Italian: Ciao an informal term for Hello. It can
also be used for Goodbye. Italy: Literacy Rate The literacy rate in
Italy is 98% Children in Italy go to school from age 6-15. Italy:
Customs & Traditions Christmas & Easter are major holidays.
Italy is the home to the head of the Roman Catholic Church. The
Pope lives in Vatican City in Rome. Italy: Traditions Opera A very
popular form of performing arts that originated in Italy. Follow
the link to see an Opera
performance:?v=RxKjDUrmecA&feature=relat ed Clip from Phantom
of the Opera copyrighted 2004 by Odyssey Entertainment.
CountryLiteracy Rate LanguageCustomsTraditions Italy 98%Italian
(Romantic Language) OperaChristmas & Easter Rome is home to the
Pope, the head of the Catholic Church. United Kingdom United
Kingdom: Language English is the official Language of the United
Kingdom. It is a Germanic Language. Other Languages commonly spoke
in the UK are Gaelic (Irish), Celtic (Scottish), and Welsh (Wales)
United Kingdom: Literacy Rate The Literacy Rate is 99%. The UK is
home to some very famous and old university's such as Oxford
(England), Cambridge (England), & St. Andrews (Scotland).
United Kingdom: Traditions The United Kingdom has been steeped in
traditions and customs for centuries. Some of the unique
celebrations are the Highland Games (Scotland), Guy Fawkes Day
(England), Boxing Day (England), and Cheese Rolling (England).
Highland Games Highland games are events held throughout the year
in Scotland and other countries as a way of celebrating Scottish
and Celtic culture and heritage, especially that of the Scottish
Highlands. Certain aspects of the games are so well known as to
have become emblematic of Scotland, such as the bagpipes, the kilt,
and the heavy events, especially the caber toss. While centred on
competitions in piping and drumming, dancing, and Scottish heavy
athletics, the games also include entertainment and exhibits
related to other aspects of Scottish and Gaelic
culture.ScotlandCelticScottish Highlandsbagpipeskilt caber
tossGaelic BOXING DAY How It Got Started Boxing Day originated in
England in the middle of the nineteenth century under Queen
Victoria. It is spent with family and friends at open gatherings
with lots of food, fun, friendship and love. Customs Boxing Day is
so called because it was the custom on that day for tradesmen to
collect their Christmas boxes or gifts in return for good and
reliable service throughout the year. Boxing Day is also St.
Stephen's Day. St Stephen was a little known saint who achieved
eternal fame by being the first Christian to be martyred for his
faith by being stoned to death shortly after Christ's crucifixion.
He's also named in the Christmas song Good King Wenceslas Shopping
United Kingdom: Customs In England afternoon tea is a custom that
has carried on for centuries. Traditionally at four oclock every
afternoon, afternoon tea is served hot with small pastries or
sandwich's. CountryLiteracy Rate LanguageCustomsTraditions Italy
98%Italian (Romantic Language) OperaChristmas & Easter Rome is
home to the Pope, the head of the Catholic Church. United Kingdom
99%English (Germanic Language) Also Welsh, Celtic, & Gaelic in
other parts. Afternoon TeaMany traditions from Scotland, Wales
& England. The End La Fin- French Ende- German (to tlos)- Greek
(V kontse)- Russian alla fine- Italian
