Alayna Aymond

September 22, 2014       GROUP WORD DOCUMENT ON COUNTRY/CLASS ACTIVITY
Assignment 11
Intro to Computers
Block 2
Italy


Italy is on the Italian peninsula between the Tyrrhenian Sea, Ionian Sea, Adriatic Sea, and Mediterranean Sea. The location is not all that makes Italy different. There is the unique culture, music, food, and history that makes Italy the country that it is. Location is only a small part. I can’t name a country like this one. Italy is special and here is why.
The culture of Italy involves the religion, architecture, language, and celebrations. The religion of Italy is mainly Roman Catholic. Most of the architecture is mainly under the Roman influence. The main language is Italian but some of the population speak French and German. The celebrations they have are mainly for Christmas and New Year. Independence Day is March 17and the Anniversary of the Republic is June second.
Italian music is based off of the earlier melodic form used for operas. Lately they have taken to other foreign influences. Some of these influences include pop, jazz, and rock. This gives Italian music more of a universal style. Most of their music still refers back to the melodic form. Francesco De Grego and Lucia Dalla keep the classic music alive.

 There are foods of Italy that many people know. They mainly know many pasta dishes, and pizza. There are also Risotto, Minestrone, Zuppa di Pesce, and Ossobucco. These dishes might not be as well-known as the others. A lot of these dishes contain fish or tomato sauce. Sounds yummy!

You’ve probably learned Italy’s history before. Various city-states and republics ruled the peninsula until the middle of the 19th century. The Etruscans were the first major power. Italy was first united politically under the Roman rule. Charlemagne restored order after the Roman Empire fell. Soon his rule fell and Italy became city-states once more. It became a part of the Spanish Inheritance when they went to take over Rome. Soon they were ready for the French Enlightenment.
As you can see, it is not just the location that makes Italy different. It is different from all the rest because of its culture, music, food, history, and so much more. The location also plays a part to. All of the things that contribute to this country make it what it is. There is no other like it. No other country is like this one that is in between four seas.