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What empire controlled most of the middle east except for a few years between 1516 and 1917, where was the capital of this empire located and what was the geographic extent of this empire?

How did the environment influence settlement patterns in colonial america? * 1 point a. early settlers stayed near rivers for farmland and transportation b. early settlers stayed in hilly areas to avoid frequent floods in coastal areas c.early settlers quickly moved to the mountains to avoid hot summers d. early settlers only lived on coastal islands to prevent indian attacks

Why was the democratic republic of the congo renamed "zaire"