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 Russia:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What problem did Canadian officials encounter during the 2010 Winter Olympics?
c) Do you support the idea of artificially altering the weather? Explain your answer.

3. For Iran:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Read the "Background" on Iran and its nuclear program below.  Over the past several years, the U.N. has failed to stop the Iranian government from working on the development of nuclear weapons.  The whole world has known that Iran is trying to develop nuclear weapons, and that once acquired, the U.S., Israel, Western nations, and the entire region around Iran will be in danger.  What do you think the U.S. should do at this point?  Explain your answer.  Ask a parent the same question.

4. For Japan:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What is the estimated cost of opening a Domino's on the moon?
c) Why does Domino's think a store on the moon will be a success?
d) Visit the Domino's website link under "Resources" below.  Do you think a Domino's on the moon is a good idea?  Explain your answer.

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