Chapter 16 World Geography
Central-Western Europe
Objectives
FRANCE -Section 1
Identify characteristics and name geographic
features that influence the Geography of France.
bodies of water, mountain ranges, rivers, Riviera,
Name the capital of France, and identify other
important industrial cities of France.
Identify major leaders of France during the Holy
Roman Empire, and since the 1789 Revolution.
Recognize the impact war has had on changing
French boundaries, especially in relation to conflict
with Germany throughout history.
Identify characteristics of the culture and economy
of France.
GERMANY- Section 2
Name and discuss different events that have
divided Germany throughout history.
Describe different times Germany has united
throughout history.
Describe how physical characteristics such as rivers
and resources affect economic activity in Germany.
Explain the role of Germany in the World Wars of
the 20th Century.
BENELUX NATIONS- Section 3
Explain how the Dutch have changed their physical
geography for their benefit.
Describe how ethnicity and language have caused
conflict in Belgium.
Describe the diversification of economic activity in
Luxembourg.
Switzerland and Austria- Section 4
Identify the type of Government of Switzerland, and
how cantons formed it in 1291.
Realize that since 1798, Switzerland has been a
neutral country.
Identify economic and agricultural products
produced by Switzerland.
Recall the reason why Austria-Hungary was split in
1918.
Identify the major natural resource in Austria, and
how it is mined.