NOTE:  Before answering the questions, read the "Background" below.

1. Name the following:
a) President of Russia
b) President of Syria
c) U.S. Secretary of Defense
d) U.S. Secretary of State
e) U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

2. Explain the role of each of the following:
a) Secretary of Defense
b) Secretary of State
c) Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff

3. a) What is the G20? What is its purpose?
b) How will the main focus of this G20 summit differ from previous years?

4. a) What is the role of the UN Security Council?
b) How is Russia able to control what action the UN Security Council takes on Syria?

5. How do John Kerry and Vladimir Putin differ in statements regarding the rebels in Syria?

6. a) What is President Obama's goal for the G20 summit?
b) Do you think his diplomacy will be successful? Explain your answer.
c) Ask a parent the same question.