1. For each of the 3 countries, 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 to students: Before answering the questions below, read the information under “Background” and watch the videos under “Resources.”

2. For INDONESIA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Why was turnout lower than expected for the protest calling for the Christian governor’s arrest?
c) Blasphemy is defined as something said or done that is disrespectful to God (in this case Allah) or to something holy. What specifically did Governor Purnam (known as Ahok) do to offend the protesters?
d) What are the protesters calling on the government to do about Governor Purnam’s perceived blasphemy?
e) Several news reports have downplayed the “small” number turning out for the protests. Though only a fraction of a percent of the Muslim population in Indonesia, what effect could this small number have on the safety of non-Muslims and even moderate Muslims as well as the stability of this stable, moderate-Muslim country? List 2-3.

3. For NICARAGUA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) According to the constitution, presidents in Nicaragua have not been allowed to serve consecutive terms, but that didn't stop Ortega in 2011. How ran and won anyway. How was he able to run for yet a third consecutive term in 2016?
c) How has the U.S. responded to Ortega’s hold on power?

4. For INDIA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) List the causes for Delhi’s extreme smog.
c) What steps has the Indian government taken to combat this problem?
d) What steps do you think the government and citizens should take to try to reduce the smog while longer-term solutions are being developed?