Tuesday's World Events - April 17, 2012
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 SOUTH KOREA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Watch the video under "Resources" below. Do you think this would be a good idea for U.S. prisons? List 2-3 pros and cons of using robots in prisons. Explain your answer.
3. For NORTH KOREA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) How do the U.S. and our allies view North Korea's rocket test? Be specific.
4. For DENMARK:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What type of company is Moller-Maersk?
c) What is significant about the Moeller-Maersk group?
d) How did Mr. Mc-Kinney Moeller build the business from his father?