1. For TURKEY, 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, read the info under “Background” and watch the videos under “Resources” below.

2. For TURKEY:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What did the U.S. say about the ISIS fighters captured and held by the Kurds in Syria?
c) This is a complex situation. Re-read President Trump’s tweets at the end of the article. Read ALL of the “Background” below. Watch the news reports below (and others you see). What do you think? Is this the right decision? Explain your answer.
d) Ask a parent the same question from c). Discuss your answers.