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Until the 18th century the African continent was known by which name?
Until the 18th century the African continent was known by which name?
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The correct option is B Unknown Continent
Africa had dense forests, big lakes, perennial rivers and large tracts of desert. However, the composition of Africa was not known to the world at large, hence it was called the 'Unknown or Dark Continent' until the 18th century.
Africa had dense forests, big lakes, perennial rivers and large tracts of desert. However, the composition of Africa was not known to the world at large, hence it was called the 'Unknown or Dark Continent' until the 18th century.
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