Ch21 S1&2 Central Africa Review GRAPHIC

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Land drained by a river and its system of tributaries.

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Watershed

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How does São Tomé and Principe differ from all the other Central African nations?

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It is the only island nation in Central Africa.

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What is the largest country in Central Africa?

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Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Area of grassland with a mixture of trees and shrubs.

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Savanna

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Passage in which freshwater meets salt water.

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Estuary

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Which country is the largest in Central Africa?

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Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Why are few plants found at ground level in Central African rain forests?

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Because of the forest canopy, very little sunlight filters through to the forest floor.

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Which European country was the first to become actively involved in the Central African slave trade?

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Portugal

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Which statement best describes the role of Belgium’s King Leopold II in the history of Central Africa?

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He strongly supported the idea of dividing Africa into European colonies for profit.

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1884 Berlin Conference

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The Europeans countries developed a plan for dividing African into colonies that could be exploited for profit.