1. For PAKISTAN, 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” and watch the videos under “Resources.”

2. For PAKISTAN:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Blasphemy is defined as: something said or done that is disrespectful to God or to something holy. List the problems with Pakistan’s blasphemy law.
c) How did Asia Bibi’s husband Ashiq Masih explain the charge against her?
d) What effect do you think these gatherings will have on helping persecuted Christians around the world? What is the best way to help them?
e) Christians and Jews believe in and follow God’s 10 commandments. Which commandment found in Exodus 20 of the Old Testament are Asia Bibi’s accusers not following?