Tuesday's World Events - April 13, 2010
1. For each of the 5 countries or states, give the following information:
a) the countries or states that border it
b) the name of the capital city
c) the chief of state or governor (and head of government if different)
d) the population
[Find the answers for country information at the CIA World FactBook website. For each country: capital and executive branch (chief of state/head of government) can be found under the "Government" heading; population is listed under the "People" heading. For U.S. state information, go to worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/namerica/us.htm, choose the state, and click on "fast facts" or use wikipedia for state information.
2. For Russia:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) How have Russian citizens viewed Prime Minister Vladimir Putin since the attacks?
3. For Scotland:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Why did Mr. Holes plead guilty to breaching the peace when it is implied that he didn't believe he was guilty?
4. For Rhode Island:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What damage was caused by the over 16 inches of rain that fell in Rhode Island in March?
5. For Iran:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) For what reason was Pastor Issavi imprisoned in Iran?
c) Converting to Christianity would cause a Muslim to be disowned by his/her family, and looked down upon, discriminated, harassed or imprisoned by family, friends, and authorities. Why do you think a Muslim would convert to Christianity? Why do you think Christians in Muslim countries would risk physical harm, ostracism or imprisonment to tell others about Jesus Christ?
6. For Texas:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What is ironic about the students' demand?
c) Do you think the university should comply with the students' demand? Explain your answer.