I. The Geography of Europe

A. Western Europe

A. Western Europe

A. Western Europe

B. The Continent of Europe

1. Europe is a peninsula.2. Almost all of Europe within 300 miles of

coastline

C. Land Features of Europe

1. Rivers aided trade and travel2. Wide rivers like the Rhine separated people

and different cultures developed3. Seas/Rivers gave Europeans protection from

enemies4. Mountains ranges made it difficult for one

group to rule all of Europe

How did the mountains affect people in Europe? The mountains separated people, so different cultures developed independently. The mountains also made it difficult for one person to rule all the kingdoms in Europe.

I. The Geography of Europe (pages 325–326)