1. For ETHIOPIA, give the following information:

1. capital
2. location/the countries that share its borders
3. the religious breakdown of the population
4. the type of government
5. the chief of state (and head of government if different) If monarch or dictator, since what date has he/she ruled? – include name of heir apparent for monarch
6. the population

Find the answers at the CIA World FactBook website. For each country, answers can be found under the “Geography” “People” and “Government” headings.

NOTE: Before answering the questions below, read the info under “Background” and watch the videos under “Resources.”

2. For ETHIOPIA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What type of dam is Ethiopia building?
c) What is Egypt’s biggest concern about the dam?
d) Why didn’t the Egyptian government address the issue when construction was begun by Ethiopia?
e) Read the “Background” below the questions. What do you think of Prime Minister Desalegn’s assurance to Egypt? Should this ease their concerns? Explain your answer.