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Africa was known as the _____ Continent.

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Unknown
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Dark
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Black
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is A Dark

During the middle of the 19th century, Africa was referred to as the "Dark Continent," because little was known about the mysterious land itself. Africa had dense forests, perennial lakes, and large tracts of deserts.


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