Multiple choice

Which continent is also called the 'Dark Continent' due to its unexplored nature?

  1. South America

  2. Africa

  3. Australia

  4. Asia
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Africa was historically referred to as the 'Dark Continent' by 19th-century Europeans because its interior remained largely unexplored and unknown to them. The term referred to the mystery of its geography rather than the skin color of its inhabitants.

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