1. Why was Africa known as the "Dark Continent" before the 19th century?

2. Name Africas 2 highest mountains.

3. What vast desert covers most of Nothern Africa?

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Essence Irwin

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2 November, 22:49

1. Why was Africa known as the "Dark Continent" before the 19th century?

2. Name Africas 2 highest mountains.

3. What vast desert covers most of Nothern Africa?

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Jose Mckee · Answer 1

1. because the interior of Africa was a mystery to the rest of the world and little was known about this uncharted land

2. mount Kilimanjaro and mount kirinyaga

3. Sahara

Yahir Barber · Answer 2

1. because it wasn't much discovered

2. mount Kilimanjaro and ras dashen

3. Sahara desert

1. Why was Africa known as the "Dark Continent" before the 19th century?2. Name Africas 2 highest mountains.3. What vast desert covers most of Nothern Africa?

1. Why was Africa known as the "Dark Continent" before the 19th century?

2. Name Africas 2 highest mountains.

3. What vast desert covers most of Nothern Africa?