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 news videos under “Resources.”

2. For POLAND:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Where is Auschwitz? How many people were murdered by the Nazis at Auschwitz?
c) Watch the video under “Resources” below and visit the Auschwitz Museum website. How does this information illustrate the need for every person to learn about the Holocaust? Explain your answer.

3. For SAUDI ARABIA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What did the King of Saudi Arabia agree to do during his phone call with President Trump?
c) What did the Crown Prince of the UAE agree to do during his phone call with President Trump?
d) According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), 4.8 million Syrians have fled to Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt and Iraq, and 6.6 million are internally displaced within Syria. Approximately one million have requested asylum in Europe. President Obama took in 12,000 Syrian refugees in 2016. Germany and others were inundated with Syrian refugees. The idea of safe zones is that all Syrians fleeing war would be protected - not just the lucky small percentage that obtain asylum. The goal would be to end the civil war so people could return home. Do you support the idea of establishing safe zones for all of the Syrian refugees if President Trump can establish a partnership with Muslim leaders in the region to work together and help Syrian refugees (as opposed to bringing them to the U.S.)? Explain your answer.

4. For CHAD:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) List 5 facts about Mr. Mahamat you learn from the news brief.