Which continent is known as Dark Continent?
Correct answer: A. Africa
- A. Africa
- B. Europe
- C. Asia
- D. America
Explanation
Africa was historically called the “Dark Continent,” a colonial-era label linked to Europeans’ limited geographical knowledge of its interior. The term is now considered outdated and is not a geographic classification.
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