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.]

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2. For SAUDI ARABIA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What charges were brought against 32 year-old Raif Badawi?

3. For UKRAINE:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Why have Arieli and others formed this defense force? Who do they blame for the attacks?
c) What facts about the defense force and Ukrainian government do Arieli and Rabbi Bleich stress?

4. For BRAZIL:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What is the World Cup? How often does it take place? How many people watch it?