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Which continent was historically referred to as the ‘Dark Continent’?

AEurope
BAfrica
CAsia
DAustralia

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Correct Answer: B: Africa

Explanation: The correct answer is B: Africa. Africa was historically referred to as the 'Dark Continent' by European explorers. The term reflected European ignorance of the continent's interior geography and was used during the colonial era.

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