1. For CAMBODIA, 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: Before answering the following questions below, read the info under “Background” below.

2. For CAMBODIA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What is lèse majesté?
c) What did Ieng Clolsa do that led to his conviction under this law?

CHALLENGE QUESTIONS: Who was Pol Pot? What was the Khmer Rouge? How many Cambodians were murdered under the Pol Pot regime? (Ask a parent what they know about Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge.)