1. For each of the 3 countries, give the following information:
a) the countries that share its borders
b) the religious breakdown of the population
c) the type of government
d) 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]
e) 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 a list of continents.]

2. For China:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Why were the Christians trying to hold their service in a public place?
c) Read about religious freedom/persecution in China, and about Chinese house churches under "Background" below. How would you describe the Christians who meet to worship God together despite government opposition?

3. For France:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Do you think this law is religious discrimination? Explain your answer.
c) Do you think the Muslim women who say they will refuse to obey the law have considered the reasons such a ban has been implemented?
d) In this case which is more important, national safety or the right to practice one's religion as one sees fit?

4. For Japan:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What do you think the police should do with the cash and safes that are not legitimately claimed by anyone?