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2.1 The Influence of Language and Culture on Identity

3 min readdecember 30, 2022

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Kallie Hoffman

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Kallie Hoffman

History

The history of Italy is TOO extensive to discuss in a few short sentences, but the following are some of the most prominent points:

  • Italy's location on the Mediterranean allowed it to rise as one of the ancient civilizations
  • 1200 B.C: The first societies emerged
  • 509 B.C: The Romans defeated the Etruscans and expanded the empire to Portugal, Syria, Britain, and North Africa
  • 27 B.C: First Roman Emperor: Augustus Caesar
    • L'importanza: Cesare è stato uno dei leader di maggior successo. Ha trasferito Roma da una a un impero, ha ripristinato la pace e la proprietà dello stato e ha cambiato ogni aspetto della vita romana

    https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/fiveable-92889.appspot.com/o/images%2F-dKxZAWQqTWzb.jpg?alt=media&token=95f8a4f5-18e7-4639-81b4-791580dc603d

    Image Courtesy of iam_os, from Unsplash

  • 9th Century A.C: Italian city-states rose again, and flourished in trade, but were extremely divided

  • 1861: Kingdom of Italy established
  • WWI: Italy took the side of the allied powers but was left in poverty at the war's end
  • WWII: and his fascist party rose to power and joined the war on the side of Germany and Japan
    • Curiosità: Nel 1946, Mussolini e la sua padrona furono fucilati e uccisi, e i loro corpi furono appesi nella piazza della città di Milano per imbarazzo pubblico

  • 1946: general elections were held and the Italian Republic was established

For more information on Italian history, check out a few more resources from the Encyclopedia Britannica and History World.

Language

The window into a culture, la finestra su una cultura...

Italian is one of the romance languages rooted in Latin. In school, the children learn how to speak Italian and English, but most people also communicate in a regional dialect that demonstrates their unique identity and specific culture.

Dialetto - una versione di una lingua

  • 28 indigenous dialects
  • Dialects carry significant meaning because a particular language points to the culture of that group—interactions with language = interactions with culture

Geography

Italy is a Mediterranean country in southern Europe. Not only is it one of the largest countries on the continent, but is also the most diverse in terms of geography. The nation can be divided into the following three regions:

  • Northern Italy
    • Dominated by the Po River, one of the most productive agricultural regions

    • A large percentage of the Italian population

    • Ex. Milan, Genoa, Turin

      https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/fiveable-92889.appspot.com/o/images%2F-1KTLVR9z1AK4.jpg?alt=media&token=58734ec6-aaf3-4826-aa97-be92884a2449

      Image Courtesy of Benjamin Voros, from Unsplash

  • Central Italy

    • Dominated by hills and mountains (colline e Montagne)

    • Famously fertile plains—highly productive agriculturally

    • Ex. Florence, Pisa, Siena, Rome (popular tourist destinations)

      https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/fiveable-92889.appspot.com/o/images%2F-LqRvxBblqQHr.jpg?alt=media&token=36981939-7a6a-48cc-a7f6-e65d0700891c

      Image Courtesy of Jonathan Korner

  • Southern Italy

    • Great natural beauty, but lacks industrial output

    • Sandy beaches and famous archaeological sites

    • Home to VOLCANO Vesuvius

      • La Historia: Il è responsabile dell'incendio della città di Pompei, che ora è diventata una grande attrazione turistica. È scoppiato l'ultima volta nel marzo 1944

    • Ex. Naples, Foggia, Salerno

      https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/fiveable-92889.appspot.com/o/images%2F-2vmExmnWIVh4.jpg?alt=media&token=67814bfe-2fca-478c-b31b-62aae60c7421

      Image Courtesy of Carlos Hevia

There are beautiful sites and places to explore all across Italy, but generally, there are the cities of the North and the beaches of the South...

Strive for Five Vocab: Data Edition

  • Spaziare da... fino a... - range from

  • Passare da...a... - switch from

  • Aumentare del x % - increase by

  • Essere in aumento - to be on the rise

  • Scendere del x % - Go down by

  • Essere in calo - to be falling

  • Essere pari a - to be equal to

  • Rispetto a - Compared to

  • Il tasso di - rate of

  • La media - average

Key Terms to Review (8)

Benito Mussolini

: Benito Mussolini was an Italian politician and leader of the National Fascist Party. He served as Prime Minister of Italy from 1922 to 1943 and is known for his authoritarian rule and alliance with Nazi Germany during World War II.

Cesare Augusto

: Cesare Augusto refers to the first Roman emperor, also known as Octavian. He was the adopted son of Julius Caesar and played a crucial role in the transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire.

Fascismo

: Fascismo refers to fascism, an authoritarian political ideology characterized by dictatorial power, extreme nationalism, suppression of political opposition, and control over all aspects of society. It emerged in the early 20th century and was associated with leaders such as Benito Mussolini in Italy.

Impero Romano

: The Impero Romano (Roman Empire) was an ancient empire that originated from Rome and expanded across Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It lasted for several centuries before eventually declining and falling apart.

Monte Vesuvio

: Monte Vesuvio is an active volcano located near Naples, Italy. It is famous for its eruption in 79 AD that destroyed the ancient city of Pompeii.

Repubblica

: The term "Repubblica" refers to a form of government where the country is considered a public matter, and political power is held by the people or their elected representatives.

Risorgimento

: Risorgimento refers to the period of Italian history during which several states on the Italian Peninsula united to form the Kingdom of Italy. It was a movement for Italian unification and independence from foreign rule.

Stati Città

: Stati Città refers to city-states, which are independent political entities consisting of a city and its surrounding territory. These states have their own governments and are not part of a larger nation or empire.

2.1 The Influence of Language and Culture on Identity

3 min readdecember 30, 2022

K

Kallie Hoffman

K

Kallie Hoffman

History

The history of Italy is TOO extensive to discuss in a few short sentences, but the following are some of the most prominent points:

  • Italy's location on the Mediterranean allowed it to rise as one of the ancient civilizations
  • 1200 B.C: The first societies emerged
  • 509 B.C: The Romans defeated the Etruscans and expanded the empire to Portugal, Syria, Britain, and North Africa
  • 27 B.C: First Roman Emperor: Augustus Caesar
    • L'importanza: Cesare è stato uno dei leader di maggior successo. Ha trasferito Roma da una a un impero, ha ripristinato la pace e la proprietà dello stato e ha cambiato ogni aspetto della vita romana

    https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/fiveable-92889.appspot.com/o/images%2F-dKxZAWQqTWzb.jpg?alt=media&token=95f8a4f5-18e7-4639-81b4-791580dc603d

    Image Courtesy of iam_os, from Unsplash

  • 9th Century A.C: Italian city-states rose again, and flourished in trade, but were extremely divided

  • 1861: Kingdom of Italy established
  • WWI: Italy took the side of the allied powers but was left in poverty at the war's end
  • WWII: and his fascist party rose to power and joined the war on the side of Germany and Japan
    • Curiosità: Nel 1946, Mussolini e la sua padrona furono fucilati e uccisi, e i loro corpi furono appesi nella piazza della città di Milano per imbarazzo pubblico

  • 1946: general elections were held and the Italian Republic was established

For more information on Italian history, check out a few more resources from the Encyclopedia Britannica and History World.

Language

The window into a culture, la finestra su una cultura...

Italian is one of the romance languages rooted in Latin. In school, the children learn how to speak Italian and English, but most people also communicate in a regional dialect that demonstrates their unique identity and specific culture.

Dialetto - una versione di una lingua

  • 28 indigenous dialects
  • Dialects carry significant meaning because a particular language points to the culture of that group—interactions with language = interactions with culture

Geography

Italy is a Mediterranean country in southern Europe. Not only is it one of the largest countries on the continent, but is also the most diverse in terms of geography. The nation can be divided into the following three regions:

  • Northern Italy
    • Dominated by the Po River, one of the most productive agricultural regions

    • A large percentage of the Italian population

    • Ex. Milan, Genoa, Turin

      https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/fiveable-92889.appspot.com/o/images%2F-1KTLVR9z1AK4.jpg?alt=media&token=58734ec6-aaf3-4826-aa97-be92884a2449

      Image Courtesy of Benjamin Voros, from Unsplash

  • Central Italy

    • Dominated by hills and mountains (colline e Montagne)

    • Famously fertile plains—highly productive agriculturally

    • Ex. Florence, Pisa, Siena, Rome (popular tourist destinations)

      https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/fiveable-92889.appspot.com/o/images%2F-LqRvxBblqQHr.jpg?alt=media&token=36981939-7a6a-48cc-a7f6-e65d0700891c

      Image Courtesy of Jonathan Korner

  • Southern Italy

    • Great natural beauty, but lacks industrial output

    • Sandy beaches and famous archaeological sites

    • Home to VOLCANO Vesuvius

      • La Historia: Il è responsabile dell'incendio della città di Pompei, che ora è diventata una grande attrazione turistica. È scoppiato l'ultima volta nel marzo 1944

    • Ex. Naples, Foggia, Salerno

      https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/fiveable-92889.appspot.com/o/images%2F-2vmExmnWIVh4.jpg?alt=media&token=67814bfe-2fca-478c-b31b-62aae60c7421

      Image Courtesy of Carlos Hevia

There are beautiful sites and places to explore all across Italy, but generally, there are the cities of the North and the beaches of the South...

Strive for Five Vocab: Data Edition

  • Spaziare da... fino a... - range from

  • Passare da...a... - switch from

  • Aumentare del x % - increase by

  • Essere in aumento - to be on the rise

  • Scendere del x % - Go down by

  • Essere in calo - to be falling

  • Essere pari a - to be equal to

  • Rispetto a - Compared to

  • Il tasso di - rate of

  • La media - average

Key Terms to Review (8)

Benito Mussolini

: Benito Mussolini was an Italian politician and leader of the National Fascist Party. He served as Prime Minister of Italy from 1922 to 1943 and is known for his authoritarian rule and alliance with Nazi Germany during World War II.

Cesare Augusto

: Cesare Augusto refers to the first Roman emperor, also known as Octavian. He was the adopted son of Julius Caesar and played a crucial role in the transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire.

Fascismo

: Fascismo refers to fascism, an authoritarian political ideology characterized by dictatorial power, extreme nationalism, suppression of political opposition, and control over all aspects of society. It emerged in the early 20th century and was associated with leaders such as Benito Mussolini in Italy.

Impero Romano

: The Impero Romano (Roman Empire) was an ancient empire that originated from Rome and expanded across Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It lasted for several centuries before eventually declining and falling apart.

Monte Vesuvio

: Monte Vesuvio is an active volcano located near Naples, Italy. It is famous for its eruption in 79 AD that destroyed the ancient city of Pompeii.

Repubblica

: The term "Repubblica" refers to a form of government where the country is considered a public matter, and political power is held by the people or their elected representatives.

Risorgimento

: Risorgimento refers to the period of Italian history during which several states on the Italian Peninsula united to form the Kingdom of Italy. It was a movement for Italian unification and independence from foreign rule.

Stati Città

: Stati Città refers to city-states, which are independent political entities consisting of a city and its surrounding territory. These states have their own governments and are not part of a larger nation or empire.


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