1. For each of the 3 countries, give the following information:
a) location/the countries that share its borders
b) the religious breakdown of the population
c) the type of government
d) 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]
e) 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.  Go to worldatlas.com for a list of continents.]

2. For EGYPT:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) List at least 3 facts you know about the pharaohs of Egypt.

3. For MEXICO:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Would you be concerned if the candidate you supported for U.S. president was unable to list three books that had influenced him/her?  Explain your answer.

4. For TUNISIA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) The protesters had gathered partly in response to Islamist disruption of university classes.  What were the Islamists demanding?