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Because so many explorers died during this time what nickname became attached to Africa?
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What nickname became attached to Africa in the 19th century?
The Dark Continent.
Did South Africa have a nickname?
yes there was a nickname for South Africa it was doo doo pants
Who sent portuguese explorers to west Africa?
prince henry the navigator sent out several ships to explore the western coast of africa :)
Why is Mount Kilimanjaro's nickname the roof of Africa?
because it's peak is the highest point on the african continent.
What impact did explorers and missionaries have on Africa?
Explorers and missionaries greatly impacted the continent of Africa. Explorers saw Africans as a resource to be traded and sold. Missionaries saw what they believed to be savage people in need of saving.
Because so many explorers died during the 19th century what nickname became attached to AFrica?
"white man's grave"
What nickname became attached to Africa in the 19th century?
The Dark Continent.
What nickname was given to Africa during the time that so many explorers died?
the dark continent
What nick name became attached to Africa in the 19th century?
White mans grave. This is because many english explorers came to Africa, but died because of the wild animals, diseases, heat, etc.
Portuguese explorers were different from spanish explorers because they focused on?
Portuguese explorers focused on establishing trading outposts and establishing trade routes to Asia, while Spanish explorers were more focused on acquiring territory and resources in the New World. The Portuguese were particularly interested in finding a sea route to Asia for the lucrative spice trade.
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.
Where dids the earliest Portuguese explorers sail?
in Africa
Did South Africa have a nickname?
yes there was a nickname for South Africa it was doo doo pants
Who sent Portuguese explorers to Africa?
The King
Where did the earliest portugese explorers sail?
Africa
Where did the earliest Portuguese explorers sali?
in Africa
Who sent portuguese explorers to west Africa?
prince henry the navigator sent out several ships to explore the western coast of africa :)
