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 England:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) List the uses for the SMU 100 (in addition to police using the technology to disperse rioters).
c) Do you support the idea of equipping U.S. law enforcement with this type of device to use on a rioting/looting crowd?  Explain your answer.

3. For India:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Read the information under "Background" below the questions. Then re-read the last two paragraphs of the news brief on India.  Do you agree with Mr. Jain?  Explain your answer.

4. For Vatican City:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Read the information on adult stem cells vs. embryonic stem cells under "Background" below.  Were you aware that there were different types of stem cells being used in research with the goal of treating/curing diseases?  Why do you think you did or did not know this?  Explain your answer.
c) The Catholic Church teaches that life begins at conception.  When do you think life begins?  Explain your answer.