1. For CHINA, 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 following questions, read the info under “Background” and watch the video under “Resources” below.

2. For CHINA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) For what purposes do people buy wild animals at the food markets in China?
c) What warnings about the sale of wild animals and wild animal meat has the central communist government ignored for years?
d) What action on the sale of wild animals is the central government now taking?
e) Why is it important to Xi JinPing to solve this crisis competently?
f) What previous epidemic was caused by wild animals sold in Chinese markets in 2002?
g) How important do you think it is to people worldwide that China’s communist government stop this epidemic and ensure steps are taken to prevent future epidemics?