1. For each of the 3 countries, provide the following information:
a) capital:
b) location/the countries that share its borders:
c) the religious breakdown of the population:
d) the type of government:
e) 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]:
f) 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 maps and a list of continents.]

NOTE: Before answering the questions below, read the info under “Background” and “Resources.”

2. For VENEZUELA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Watch the video under “Resources” below. How do the shoppers view socialist President Maduro’s plan?

3. For SIERRA LEONE:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Why does MSF (Doctors Without Borders) oppose the government’s decision? Be specific.
c) Why did some people interviewed in Freetown say they opposes the lockdown?

4. For SCOTLAND:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Define autonomy and referendum as used in the article.
c) How did Scottish Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon react to the British government’s announcement that Britain would give Scotland more financial autonomy?
d) What is the date of the referendum on Scottish independence?