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 new videos under “Resources.”

2. For SWEDEN:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What is the MSB?
c) What three things has the MSB asked local authorities across Sweden to do?
d) For what reasons are they implementing these plans?

3. For GERMANY:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Who drove the 18-wheeler truck into the crowd of Christmas shoppers?
c) What was his motive?

4. For TURKEY:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Why did the policeman attack the ambassador?