1. For FRANCE, 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 following questions, read the info under “Background” and watch the video under “Resources” below.

2. For FRANCE:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What caused the massive fire?
c) What does Notre Dame symbolize?
d) What is the significance of the fire occurring this particular week?
e) What did the archbishop of Paris call on all priests in Paris to do?
f) Why is the destruction of such a historic symbol of Christianity significant around the world?