1. Agenda 10/15
Vocabulary Quiz
Essay Small Group Discussions
Read Act IV

2. Russia & Ukraine Conflict:
Ebola Outbreak:
How many different Ebola viruses are there? Which are a danger to humans?
When was the first human outbreak of Ebola? Before 2014, what was the most recent outbreak? What were the outcomes?
How infections and contagious is the disease?
When did the CDC issue its initial announcement concerning an Ebola outbreak in 2014? What information was shared in the announcement?
Who was Patient Zero?
What did The Peace Corp do on July 30, 2014? How did this effect the outbreak further?
What backlashes occurred against the immediate assistance offered to those affected by the Ebola outbreak? What have been obstacles preventing more effective assistance in the past months?
How many United States citizens have been infected? Who are they? What were the outcomes?
What other countries outside of Africa and the US have had cases of Ebola? What were the outcomes?
What various treatments and experimental treatments have been used on Ebola patients? Which have problem the least and most effective?
ISIS Conflict:
From what group did ISIS break off? Why did the divide occur?
What is the goal of ISIS?
Who is the leader of ISIS? What is known about him?
How has ISIS amassed its wealth?
What political problems was Syria already facing, making ISIS’s take over possible?
When did ISIS enter Iraq? How much land of Iraq has ISIS taken?
What is a caliphate? When did ISIS announce the creation of the caliphate? What areas does the caliphate include?
What atrocities have ISIS committed against various countries? Be specific.
What actions have the US taken against ISIS? Is it speculated that these actions will be effective or ineffective?
What actions have other countries and the UN taken against ISIS? Is it speculated that these actions will be effective or ineffective?
Russia & Ukraine Conflict:
How many Ukrainians versus Russians make up the ethnic demographics of Ukraine?
What has been the past history between Ukraine and Russia? At what times was Ukraine a part of Russia? What acts have Russia committed against Ukraine to spark their push for eventual independence? Pay special attention to WWI and WII.
When did Ukraine achieve official independence? What type of government do they have? When was their first official election? What was the outcome?
How has Russia used gas resources against Ukraine? What was the outcome of these actions?
On December 17th, 2013, what actions did Putin take to help Ukraine? What might have been the motive behind his actions?
Why was Pres. Yanukovych removed from office? Who was positioned in his place? Who is Ukraine’s president now?
When does fighting begin in Crimea? When does Russia official send troops into Crimea? How many troops does he send? What actions do they take?
Why is Crimea the focus of Russia’s efforts?
In March 16, 2014, Crimea holds a referendum concerning leaving Ukraine and becoming a part of Russia. What was the outcome of this referendum?
What occurred with Malaysia Airlines flight 17? Who was to blame? What was the response to this tragedy?
Israel & Palestine Conflict:
What is the ethnic demographics of Jewish and non-Jewish individuals in Israel?
During WWI, what role did Great Britian play in the eventual development of Israel?
How did WWII play a large role in the eventual development of Israel?
What occurred with the boat The Exodus 1947?
What did the UN announce on November 29th, 1947?
Why did the War for Independence begin in 1949? Who fought in this war? What was the outcome?
Why did the Six-Day War occur? Who fought in this war? What was the outcome?
Why did the Yom Kippur War occur? Who fought in this war? What was the outcome?
What important treaty is signed on March 26, 1979? What did the treaty include?
What are the Olso Accords? How did it affect Palestine and Israel?
What does Israel begin doing on April 14, 2002? Why do the claim the action is necessary? What is the opposition’s perspective on the move?
What is the Middle East Road Map, The Disengagement Plan, and the Geneva Accords?
What fighting breaks out between Jan. 18th to January 21st, 2009? Why did it occur? What is the outcome?
How has closed boarders and tunnels built by Hamas led to the most recent outbreak of violence?
How did Ahmed Jabri, three Israeli teens, a Palestinian teen all led to the most recent outbreak of violence?
What is Operation Protective Edge? What are the perspectives from both the Israeli and Palestinian sides? What were the outcomes?