Chapter 14 Life in Central Africa Guided Reading Review

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Life expectancy at birth varies widely among Central African countries.

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True

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Most of Central Africa’s people live in urban areas such as Kinshasa.

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False

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Almost all Central Africans follow traditional African religions.

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False

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Music, visual arts, and literature are important in Central African culture. True or False?

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True

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Environmentalists and commercial interests usually work together to promote economic growth in Central Africa.

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False

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Which of the following statements about the population of Central Africa is accurate? The region has a very large population, relative to its size. People over the age of 55 make up most of the population. The population growth rate is high. The region has a high population density.

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The population growth rate is high.

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What is especially notable about the Bambuti people of the Congo forests?

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They are extremely short in stature.

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Why did French become the most common trade language in Central Africa?

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The language is a remnant of French and Belgian colonialism.

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What vegetable is a staple in the diet of most Central Africans?

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okra

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For what musical style is the city of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo noted?

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African jazz