Chapter 12 Homework

Chapter 12, Section 1

1. Over the years immigraton has influenced the population of Northern Europe because the countries in Europe are so diverse. There are many ethnic groups that take over Europe, for example the most populated and deverse areas in Europe are the British Isles, the United Kingdom and Ireland. The many different ethnic groups result in Europe being a highly cultural area that attracts people of many kinds.

2. Physical geography has helped shape the population patterns of Northern Europe in many ways. For example the early ancestors of Britan arrived at the mainland of Europe because of a huge land bridge that connected the two areas. Many of the people that live in various place throughout Europe are most likely descendants from somewhere else.

Creative Writing:
There are alot of advantages to living in a welfare state. Many things like education, healthcare, unemployment, disability payments, etc. are all taken care of. While here in the United States we have to take care of these things on our own. Although in a welfare staten there is less freedom and alot more things are controlled without decision.


Chapter 12, Section 2

1. Religion has helped shape the history and governments in Western Europe becase for example the Reformation became a huge part in European history, new religions were created from this dispute, and it took away the abundance of power that the church had.

2. After World War 2 Germany was split into Comunist East Germany and Democratic West. As a result of this war the population was changed dramatically because of the extermination of many ethnic groups. Eventually West Germany grew closer economically and politically to Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg, leading to the European Union.

Creative Writing:
As the population ages, this system may eventually begin to fail. People are beginning to live longer and reitrment may become much more expensive then the government can afford. Especially if the birthrate and immigration increases there may be too many people in the area for the government to afford this policy.


Chapter 12, Section 3

1. Now that immigration is outspacing emigration in Europe, most people are beginning to move to urban areas.

2. 3 Cultural elements shared by the people in Southern Europe are architecuture, art, and recrational activities like soccer and bull riding.

Creative Writing:
The culture of ancient Rome still lives today through art, architecture, and religion. Christianitly became the official religion of the Roman Empire as it is today(Roman Catholicism). Rome was very important during the Rennisance which was a artistic and intellectual achievement. It caused new ideas to spread and inspire new ways of thinking which got is where we are today.