Homework due 10/17/13

1. Watch the BBC and record 2 news stories.

2. Complete the following research questions.

 Use un.org (go to Member States--->Israel--->UN Data)

                               and the CIA Fact book

a. When did your country join the UN?

b. When did country become a nation?

c. Did the UN help your country to become a nation?

d. What was the former name of this nation?

e. Is your country a large, medium or small contributor to the UN budget?

f. Is the UN involved in any way in the health issues of your country?

g. Who are your trading partners?

h. Which ones are considered adversaries (enemies)?

i. Which countries located near your country have had violent conflicts?

j. Have these conflicts affected your country?

k. What percentage of its expenditures is spent on education?

l. What is the school expectancy rate?

m. Where is your country in the index of most developed/least developed nations?

3. www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/AboutIsrael/History/Pages/Facts%20about%20Israel-%20History.aspx

Open this web site.  Scroll down to see the timeline of Israel.

Why is the physical location of Israel important to the Jews?

After 1920, pick 20 events on the timeline.  Make your own timeline on a piece of paper  with these 20 events.  For at least 10 of them, take notes on what they mean.  Look for events that are highlighted in blue so you can follow the link to more information.