HFT2890 Exam 2 Ch 6 10 Ch 6 Central Europe Geographic Overview Germany Austria Switzerland and the Benelux countries Belgium Netherlands and Luxembourg Germany Well suited to growing crops rye barley wheat oats vegetables potatoes High population limits the amount of land available to farm This leads to intensive farming that is used to maximize yields Frederick the Great credited with establishing the potato as a central part of the German diet required all peasants to grow potatoes in 1774 Shnapps 80 proof liquor Sauerkraut shredded cabbage Sauerbraten mixing a sour and sweet taste this is a roast marinated and served with a gingersnap containing gravy Schnitzel any kind of meat usually veal that is thin cut and often fried Springerle German cookie popular during Christmas Pumpernickel dark rye bread Austria Alps limit the agriculture in certain regions Danube River only major river in the world that encompasses four or more capital cities important trade and communication route Apfel strudel popular pastry made with thin dough spread and apple filling Wiener schnitzel thin cuts of veal dipped in flour egg and breadcrumbs before fried Named for the city that made it famous Vienna Sachertorte layered chocolate cake with apricot jam Switzerland Alps make agriculture almost impossible Less than 10 of land is farmed Populated by mostly French German and Italian This diversity has helped make Switzerland neutral in wars Rhine River starts in Switzerland and flows all the way to the North Sea important trade and communication route Muesli popular breakfast cereal oats nuts dried apples Raclette melted cheese served with a sliced boiled potato sweet gherkin Fondue bread dipped into melted cheese and pickled pearl onions Rosti pancake like potato dish The Benelux region all countries very densely populated Belgium Bordered by the North Sea Speak French in the south Flemish in the north Catholicism is the main religion Known for beer chocolate waffles and fries National dishes include Steak and fries mussels and fries Belgian endive small vegetable consisting of pale leaves around a central core Lapin rabbit a popular Belgian meat served in variety of dishes Belgian waffles medieval origins many varieties exist The one we think of got its name from the 1964 New York World s Fair Waterzooi popular Belgian stew containing seafood or freshwater fish with vegetables It is sometimes made with chicken also Netherlands Holland Dutch Masters or famous Dutch artists Rembrandt Van Gough Catholicism is the main religion Rijsttafel a rice table multicourse meal with many hot and spicy foods Originated in Indonesia and brought to the Netherlands by the Dutch East India Company Appelflappen apple pie fried batter dipped pieces of apple sprinkled with sugar Favored for New Year s celebration Hutspot stew made with mashed vegetables alongside sliced meat Luxembourg smallest Benelux country About 1 5 million people live in this landlocked country It is against national law to reveal religion but through Facebook it is estimated that 87 are Catholic History Trading Powers Belgium Ruled Congo prospered through Congo s rubber and ivory Netherlands ruled Indonesia and Brazil trade Dutch East India Company involvement in Amsterdam had lasting effect on Dutch foods i e Exotic spices Powerful Families Hohenzollern family northern Germany Ruled Prussia and neighboring regions for centuries ending in World War I Hapsburg family Austria Czechoslovakia Hungary Balkan States Mixed cultures continued until 1848 The World Wars Political power most significant factor shaping European history Otto von Bismark German minister president associated with constructing Germany as seen today Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand in 1914 catalyst of World War I Berlin Wall torn down in 1989 and division of Germany was erased at last Switzerland declared neutrality in all wars Culture The Arts Holidays Netherlands Music and arts have played a significant role in Central European history Famous artists Rembrandt van Gough and Vermeer Famous German composers Bach Handel Beethoven Brahn Wagner Famous Austrian composers Mozart Strauss Christmas season begins on December 5 Sinterklaas St Nicholas Pepernoten special holiday treats usually hard Christmas cookies Spekulaas rolled cinnamon cookies cut into doll or other shapes Borstplaat fudge like candy New Year s Eve Huge midnight bonfire where Christmas trees are burned and fireworks usher in the new year Appelflappen fried batter dipped apple slices used for New Year s Queen s Birthday The Queen rides through the streets of Amsterdam in horse and carriage in April The Queen s birthday is in the winter but is celebrated in April because of the more suitable weather Germany Christmas St Nicholas Day December 5 Advent Wreath one candle lit each week before Christmas 4 weeks Stollen favorite Christmas bread containing dried fruits and topped with white icing Oktoberfest 2 weeks in September October Originated in 1810 to celebrate the wedding of Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese The abundant beer and plentiful food became a tradition Oompah bands used by German musicians Geographic Overview No specific barriers Countries border the Baltic Adriatic and Black seas Latitude limits agriculture in some regions Ch 7 Eastern Europe History Invasions Illyrians group that settled the Balkans prior to the Romans Diocletian main ruler Magyrs ancestor s of today s Hungarians Tatars Mongol invaders including Genghis Khan and Kublai Khan Tsars Tsar Nicholas II Russia Lenin USSR came apart in the 1990 s Culture Cyrillic alphabet Slavic region Religion Roma Developed by two monks of the Byzantine church used in Russia and many Varies with each region Roman Catholicism is viewed as most prominent Nomadic group originating from India that has spread into most parts of Lively dance originated in the Czech Republic Europe especially Romania Famous musicians and composers Chopin Rubinstein Dvorak Polka Mazurka Famous Polish dance Food Patterns Baltic Countries Soured milk sour cream buttermilk Soft cheeses Root vegetables Cabbage Kugelis potato pudding with bacon Russia Shchi cabbage based soup Ukha fish and vegetable soup Borsch soup with beets and cabbage topped with sour cream Kasha buckwheat groats boiled in water until fluffy Caviar salted processed eggs from some fish elaborate and pricey Pirozhki small pastry filled with meat Samovar tea maker high end and pricey Russian vodka Smirnoff and Stolichnaya
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