1. For each of the 3 countries, give the following information:
a) location/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 Japan:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Why is the Japanese government monitoring North Korea's missile and nuclear facilities?

3. For Bahrain:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What charges were brought against the doctors?
c) The doctors say they are innocent.  What do they say is the government's motive for sending them to jail?

4. For China:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What is one likely reason that Chinese athletes cheat?