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Lesson Social and Economic Activities
6.13
of Europe

FACTS Spain, France and Italy are the most famous
to Understand countries for wine production.

Europe has rich history. It is a developed continent. The great voyages of exploration
and discoveries were led by the Europeans that helped in gathering information
about North America, South America and Africa. They went very advanced in the
field of science and technology since the early days. It made them powerful and had
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colonies all over the world. The industrial revolution of 18 century AD brought
drastic changes in agriculture, transportation, technology, mining and manufacture
goods had profound effect on the socio-economic and cultural condition of the people.
First it was found in the UK then spread all over the Europe. As a result most of the
developed countries like Germany, Norway, Great Britain, France, etc. have become
highly industrialized. Britain in today’s world is the most developed and industrial
continent.
In Europe people mostly migrated from central Asia and lived in different parts of the
continent. Some of the major languages of Europe include, English, French, German,
Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Dutch, etc. Many scientists, philosophers, artists and
writers were born in this continent. Christianity is the major religion of Europe.

Europe was once a great colonizer. Great Britain alone had colonized about 35% land
in the world and had been heralded as the nation without sunset or “sun never sets
in Britain”.

Advancement of the European

Europe is highly advanced in all the fields of technology, education, intelligence, social
and economy. The inventions and discoveries first started in Europe. They are very
rich in culture, art architecture, education, health and technologies. The inventions
and discoveries brought miracle in the field of technologies. It brought modernization
in today’s world. They were the explorers to explore different countries like North
America, South America, Africa, India and China. Many scientists, philosophers,
poets, writers, actors, artists, etc. were born in European land. The western civilization
flourished in Europe. It is the common home to many indigenous people. Many
landscapes have been named after the gods and goddesses of the Greek mythology,
such as Mt. Etna. Even the maritime trade winds, current, etc. were connected to
Greek mythology, Europeans believed that God could both reward and punish the
travelers and traders with favourable and unfavourable sea condition.

They are involved in many economic activities but their main occupation are trade
and industries. These are discussed below in details.

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