1. For each of the 3 countries, 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 to students: Before answering the questions below, read the information under “Background” and watch the new videos under “Resources.”

2. For MOROCCO:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Why are the taxi drivers angry with the Uber drivers, who say they are just trying to make a living?
c) Why have the taxi drivers taken matters into their own hands? Do you think this is a good tactic? Explain your answer.
d) Do you agree with the way the local government has handled this controversy? Explain your answer.
CHALLENGE QUESTION: What does the huge success of Uber in the U.S. (and around the world) show you about government regulation and the free market?

3. For IVORY COAST (officially named the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire):
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What is the difference between a coup and a mutiny?
c) Why did the soldiers stage a mutiny?
d) Do you agree with the way the government resolved this crisis? Explain your answer.

4. For SOUTH KOREA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) List all steps being taken by Korea Air to address the problem with unruly passengers.
c) In South Korea, the number of unlawful acts committed aboard airplanes has more than tripled over the past five years, according to government data. Do you think the new guidelines will solve this problem? Explain your answer.
d) One of the new measures is to hire more male flight attendants and to try to have at least one male on duty in the cabin for each flight.
Ask a parent:
Do you think this is a good idea? Please explain your answer.