ITALY
Created By: Emily
Italian Culture
Italy's Population
Italy's Climate
- Winter-Rainy and Cloudy
- Cold, & Snowy on the Upper Slopes of the Alps
- Warm Along the Mediterranean Sea
- Spring, Summer, and Fall-Generally Sunny
- Spring- Hot/Dry Air
- Summer- Dry with Occasional Rainstorms
- Fall- Cool, Moist Air
Invigorating Info On Italy!
Currency: Euro
What Are Italy's Products,Best Known For?
Much of the mining sites are found on islands of Sicily,Sardinia and regions of Tuscany, Lombardy, and Piedmont. Some of Italy's most valuable mining products are natural gas, cement, clay, copper, lead, sulfur, and zinc.
Trade
Italy mainly trades products with other members of the European Union. Germany, China, France, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States are some countries Italy trades with as well.
Main Exports
Chemicals,clothing,textiles,food,iron,steel,machinery,motor vehicles and petroleum products are Italy's main exports.
What Does Italy's Flag Look Like?
- Three Vertical Stripes
- Green,White, Red
Did You Know?
What is Italy's Housing Like?
Villas
Some villas have many units,where generations of the family may live.
Apartments
More Apartments
What Other Languages Does Italy Speak?
- Italian- Of Course!
- French (North Western part of Italy)
- German (some communities)
Does Italy Have Any Important Works of Art / Literature?
Arts
The Renaissance produced many great painters. For example, Masaccio, Fra Angelico, Montegna, Sandro Botticelli, Paolo Uccelio and Andrea were artists during the Renaissance period.Battle of San Romano
The Last Supper
The Tribute Money
Phenomenal Writers:
- Dante (The Divine Comedy)
- Petrarch (love poetry)
- Giovanni (Decameron)
What Religion Does Italy Practice?
- 80% of Italy is Christian
- Majority are Roman Catholic
Government
- Has unitary system of government (National Government has the most power)
- President is chosen for a seven year term
- must be at least 50 years old
- appoints prime minister
- has power to dissolve Parliament and call new elections
- bicameral Parliament
- Senate & Chamber of Deputies
- Each house is elected by proportional representation system
- Either house can initiate law
- Law must be approved by Both Houses
Italian Republic
- Divided into 20 regions
- Then divided further into provinces, then communes
- Each region holds autonomy over education,environment, and taxation
- 51 Provinces
Government and the People
- Constitution protects the people from Freedom of Speech,Press and Religion
- Citizens may vote for Senatorial Elections at age 25
- Citizens may vote for all other elections at age 18
Reflection
- I liked that the smore gave you enough range to be creative,but still had specific fonts and backgrounds to choose from.
- The most difficult thing, for me, was figuring out how to organize the smore.
- Italian's way of living interested me the most because of how much it contrasts to our living.
Bibliography
- Davis, John A. "Italy." World Book Student. World Book, 2014. Web. 21 Jan. 2014.
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