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: Before answering the questions below, read the info under “Background”

2. For SOMALIA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) With what terrorist group is al Shabaab affiliated?
c) Why does al Shabaab attack fellow Muslims in Somalia? (What is the goal of this terrorist group?)

3. For AUSTRIA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What does Mr. Kurz’s win (along with that of the Freedom Party) indicate about Austrian voters’ political views?

4. For VENEZUELA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) For what reasons does the opposition party accuse socialist President Nicolas Maduro’s party of fraud in this week’s elections? (List at least 4)
c) Watch the video under “Resources.” List three facts you learned about Venezuela and how the socialist government has hurt the people / the economy.