¿Who is the most powerful person in the world?

1. You can read the complete list at Forbes.

2. How accurate was your prediction?

3. What was most surprising about this list?

4. In terms of demographics (race, gender, age, geography, etc.), what story does this infographic tell?

5. Are you surprised that the American president was only the third most powerful person in the world in 2015?What does this list tell you about the relative power of the United States?

6. What continents were completely left off this list?

7. In what ways do you imagine this list will be different in 2050 (race, age, gender, geography, etc.)?

8. Write one question you have about this infographic:

9. In the comments section, explain whether you think Justin Bieber or any other entertainer should have made this list:

Action Extension

Zeroing in on your own life, make a list of the top ten most powerful people in your own country, city, and school. Tweet your list to @Classroooooooms

Another shout out to USF's very own Bernie Hopper!