• 1 map needed to demonstrate 3 basic regions of Europe and peninsulas

• A 2nd map with rivers and mountains already labeled, but students will have to label other bodies of water and memorize them…

• 3rd map with political regions of 1500 and I might add notes on climate and language

Created by Ms. Susan M. PojerCreated by Ms. Susan M. PojerHorace Greeley HS Chappaqua, NYHorace Greeley HS Chappaqua, NY

Edited by Jesse Hansen Edited by Jesse Hansen

Created by Ms. Susan M. PojerCreated by Ms. Susan M. PojerHorace Greeley HS Chappaqua, NYHorace Greeley HS Chappaqua, NY

Edited by Jesse Hansen Edited by Jesse Hansen

Let’s Start With Some Basics

Satellite View of EuropeSatellite View of EuropeSatellite View of EuropeSatellite View of Europe

Europe as a Europe as a QueenQueen

Munster, 1588Munster, 1588

Europe as a Europe as a QueenQueen

Munster, 1588Munster, 1588

Political DivisionsPolitical Divisions Today Today

Continents by Size Continents by Size (sq. km.)(sq. km.)Continents by Size Continents by Size (sq. km.)(sq. km.)

AsiaAsia 44,579,00044,579,000

AfricaAfrica 30,065,00030,065,000

North AmericaNorth America 24,256,000 24,256,000

South AmericaSouth America 17,819,00017,819,000

AntarcticaAntarctica 13,209,00013,209,000

EuropeEurope 9,938,0009,938,000

Oceania (incl. Oceania (incl. Australia)  Australia)   7,687,000 7,687,000

World Population by ContinentsWorld Population by ContinentsWorld Population by ContinentsWorld Population by Continents

AsiaAsia 3,737,000,0003,737,000,000

AfricaAfrica 823,000,000823,000,000

EuropeEurope 729,000,000 729,000,000

North AmericaNorth America 486,000,000486,000,000

South AmericaSouth America 351,000,000 351,000,000

Oceania (incl. Oceania (incl. Australia)   Australia)   31,000,000 31,000,000

AntarcticaAntarctica no permanent no permanent population population

Members of the Indo-Members of the Indo-European Language FamilyEuropean Language Family

Members of the Indo-Members of the Indo-European Language FamilyEuropean Language Family

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English Channel

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Seine R.Rhine R.

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Thames R.

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Why are most Why are most of the capitals of the capitals of Europe on of Europe on

major riversmajor rivers????

Why are most Why are most of the capitals of the capitals of Europe on of Europe on

major riversmajor rivers????

Capitals on the Rivers Capitals on the Rivers (1)(1)Capitals on the Rivers Capitals on the Rivers (1)(1)

Paris, right bank of the SeineParis, right bank of the SeineParis, right bank of the SeineParis, right bank of the SeineLondon on the ThamesLondon on the ThamesLondon on the ThamesLondon on the Thames

Prague on the VltavaPrague on the VltavaPrague on the VltavaPrague on the Vltava Budapest on the DanubeBudapest on the DanubeBudapest on the DanubeBudapest on the Danube

Capitals on the Rivers Capitals on the Rivers (2)(2)Capitals on the Rivers Capitals on the Rivers (2)(2)

Berlin on the SpreeBerlin on the SpreeBerlin on the SpreeBerlin on the SpreeMoscow on the Moscow RiverMoscow on the Moscow RiverMoscow on the Moscow RiverMoscow on the Moscow River

Rome on the TiberRome on the TiberRome on the TiberRome on the Tiber Vienna on the DanubeVienna on the DanubeVienna on the DanubeVienna on the Danube

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They are They are Europe’s lifeline!Europe’s lifeline!

They are They are Europe’s lifeline!Europe’s lifeline!

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The AlpsThe AlpsThe AlpsThe Alps

Cover most of Switzerland, Austria, Cover most of Switzerland, Austria, andand parts of Italy and France. parts of Italy and France.

Mt. Blanc in the AlpsMt. Blanc in the AlpsMt. Blanc in the AlpsMt. Blanc in the Alps

Highest mountain in the Alps: 15,771 feetHighest mountain in the Alps: 15,771 feet

TransylvaniaTransylvania in the Carpathian in the Carpathian MountainsMountains

TransylvaniaTransylvania in the Carpathian in the Carpathian MountainsMountains

Home of Home of Vlad TepešVlad Tepeš, the, the Drakul Drakul (“Count Dracula”)(“Count Dracula”)

The BENELUX ‘Low’ CountriesThe BENELUX ‘Low’ CountriesThe BENELUX ‘Low’ CountriesThe BENELUX ‘Low’ Countries

* BelgiumBelgium

* NetherlandsNetherlands

* LuxembourgLuxembourg

* BelgiumBelgium

* NetherlandsNetherlands

* LuxembourgLuxembourg

Holland’s DikesHolland’s DikesHolland’s DikesHolland’s Dikes

Amsterdam’s CanalsAmsterdam’s CanalsAmsterdam’s CanalsAmsterdam’s Canals

Europe: A Europe: A Peninsula of Peninsula of PeninsulasPeninsulas

Europe: A Europe: A Peninsula of Peninsula of PeninsulasPeninsulas

Europe:Europe: An Asian An Asian PeninsulaPeninsula

Europe:Europe: An Asian An Asian PeninsulaPeninsula

Northern PeninsulasNorthern PeninsulasNorthern PeninsulasNorthern Peninsulas

Jutland Peninsula

Scandinavian Peninsula

Southern PeninsulasSouthern PeninsulasSouthern PeninsulasSouthern Peninsulas

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ArcticOcean

English Channel

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Seine R.Rhine R.

Loire R.

Po R.

Tiber R.

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Thames R.

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Alps Mts.Pyrennes Mts.

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Carpathian Mts. Caucasus Mts.

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Crimean Pen.

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Anatolean Pen.

Peloponnesian Pen.

Italian Pen.

Mediterranean IslandsMediterranean IslandsMediterranean IslandsMediterranean Islands

Generally ruggedGenerally rugged & mountainous. & mountainous.

Mediterranean Mediterranean Sea so polluted Sea so polluted (will take 1000 (will take 1000 years to clean up). years to clean up).

SardiniaSardinia

CyprusCyprus

MaltaMalta

Mt. Etna, SicilyMt. Etna, SicilyMt. Etna, SicilyMt. Etna, Sicily

An activeAn active volcano volcano

Mt. Vesuvius, ItalyMt. Vesuvius, ItalyMt. Vesuvius, ItalyMt. Vesuvius, Italy

1944 eruption1944 eruption

Pompeii, Pompeii, 79 CE 79 CE

Herculaneum, 79 CEHerculaneum, 79 CE

Europe’s Latitude v. USEurope’s Latitude v. USEurope’s Latitude v. USEurope’s Latitude v. US

ClimatClimatee

ClimatClimatee

Mr. Hansen’s Note- Ignore… Taken from Merriman pg. 28

Europe-Europe-a a

Political Political Map Map

from the from the Year Year 1500 1500 ADAD

Europe-Europe-a a

Political Political Map Map

from the from the Year Year 1500 1500 ADAD

• 1 map needed to demonstrate 3 basic regions of Europe and peninsulas

• A 2nd map with rivers and mountains already labeled, but students will have to label other bodies of water and memorize them…

• 3rd map with political regions of 1500 and I might add notes on climate and language

Rivers and

Mountains #2

Seine

Rhine

Elbe

Vistula

Oder

Loire

Ebro

Danube

Po

Tiber

Dnieper

Volga

Pyrenees Alps

Apennines

Thames

Carpathians

Pennines

Mr. Hansen’s Note- Ignore… Taken from Merriman pg. 28

Europe-Europe-a a

Political Political Map Map

from the from the Year Year 1500 1500 ADAD

(#3)(#3)

Europe-Europe-a a

Political Political Map Map

from the from the Year Year 1500 1500 ADAD

(#3)(#3)