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Africa, the Dark Continent. A romantic name for an unknown and under explored region of the world to the Europeans of the 19th century.
In the late 1700's and early 1800's many early explorers set off to chart and discover the unknown continent. At that time most of the coast line of the continent was know and mapped, but very few (Europeans) had any idea what lay much further and a few kilometers inland.
Early explorations of the continent centered around issues such as the source if the Nile River, people knew that it was a great river and had given birth to the ancient Egyptian civilization, but very little else. The other obvious issue was where the local (coastal) traders obtained their supplies of ivory, gold, minerals and slaves that they bartered at the major sea ports along the coast. Added to that were stories of fabulosly rich and lost mines and lost civilizations.
Many (mostly English) explorers set off to explore the "Dark Continent", people like Livingstone and Stanley were funded privately, as well as by newspapers and societies (such as the Geographical Society of London) who then used their exploits to sell newspapers and increase the storehouse of geographical knowledge of an expanding world.
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Which continent is called the black continent?
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What nickname was given to Africa from all the deaths of explorers?
I believe that it was called "The dark continent." Dark had nothing to do with skin color.
Are north Africans considered European?
Africa is a separate continent to Europe, so people living there would be considered African, including the countries of northern Africa.
What continent is Congo Africa located in?
The continent of Africa.
What African Continent Were there Hieroglyphics found?
There is only one African continent and that is Africa. Hieroglyphics are found in Egypt, which is a country on the continent of Africa.
Which continent is called the black continent?
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Which continent is know as dark continent?
Africa is often referred to as the "Dark Continent" due to its historical lack of exploration and knowledge by outsiders, leading to misconceptions and stereotypes about the region. However, this term is considered outdated and perpetuates negative stereotypes about Africa.
Where continent was referred to as the 'Dark Continent'?
Africa.
Which continent is known as 'dark continent'?
Africa.
What nicknames became attached to Africa?
The Dark Continent
Which continent is also called the dark continent?
Africa is sometimes referred to as the "dark continent." This term has historical origins related to the unexplored nature of the continent by early European explorers. It is considered outdated and carries negative connotations.
What is the black continent?
The term "black continent" is a dated and problematic way to refer to Africa. It is considered offensive and reinforces negative stereotypes about the continent and its people. It is more appropriate to refer to Africa by its name.
Why is Australia known as the dark continent?
Australia is not known as the "Dark Continent", that would be Africa.
What is ment by 'dark continent'?
Africa
Africa is referred to as what?
The Dark Continent
What was Africa nicknamed?
The Dark Continent
Africa is know as the continent?
It was known as the Dark Continent in the past.
