The Congo Rain Forest

This country in Central Africa has 30 different waterfalls that no ship can sail through.

• Nigeria

• Ethiopia

• Congo

• Kenya

This African river is one of the longest rivers in the world. It measures 2,700 miles long.

• Nile

• Niger

• Orange River

• Congo River

Tropical rain forest covers most of the northern part of the Congo. This statement is __________.

• True

• False

This animal can be found in the Congo rain forest. It can grow up to 15 feet long and weigh 3,000 pounds. Its name is derived from Greek words which mean 'river horse.'

• Gorilla

• Hippo

• Elephant

• Leopard

They are considered as the most intelligent apes. They live and hunt together for food.

• Chimpanzees

• Gorillas

• Orangutans

• Gibbons

The people of Congo loves to eat hippopotamus meat although it is prohibited. This statement is _____.

• True

• False

This animal can grow up to 11 feet tall and weigh about 12,000 pounds. It is vegetarian and it uses its trunk to gather food and water.

• Hippo

• Elephant

• Leopard

• Gorilla

Elephant tusks stick out from the sides of their mouths. It is made of _______.

• chromium

• calcium

• ivory

• chalk

This African animal is the largest of all apes. In spite of its size, it is an extremely shy creature.

• Bonobo

• Gorilla

• Chimpanzee

• Orangutan

This group came to Congo in 1480s and was very interested in making money. It used its friendship with the king to promote slavery.

• British

• Spanish

• Portugese

• Chinese