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Read the passage below carefully and answer the question.
Until the later half of the nineteenth century,the Europeans knew little about the interior of Africa.By then,much had been learnt about America,Asia and Australia.Because the Europeans knew little about Afirca then,this was the chief reason why Stanley,the British explorer, called Africa 'The Dark Continent'.
Stanley explored the Congo Basin.The Stanley Falls on this river is called after his name.Most of the inhabitants of Africa are black in complexion and perharps this was the second reason the words Dark-Continent were applied to Africa.
One may ask why the inland part of Africa was unknown until about one hundred years ago.Many are of the opinion that this was because the natives of Africa were not friendly towards Europeans.Until then,Arab slave raiders had been enslaving Africans.This made many negroes look upon all white people as slave dealers.
But we must not forget the difficulties in exploring Africa.The Sahara Desert,the rapids on rivers and thick forest made travelling very difficult.The damp,heat mosquitoes and tse-tse flies caused illness to European explorers.
What do many people think was the reason why Africa was unknown for a long time?
the Arab slave raiders were wicked
the Arabs enslaved many Africans
Explorers were too busy in other continents
the natives were unfriendly to the Europeans
The Sahara Desert was too big to cross
Read the passage below carefully and answer the question.
Until the later half of the nineteenth century,the Europeans knew little about the interior of Africa.By then,much had been learnt about America,Asia and Australia.Because the Europeans knew little about Afirca then,this was the chief reason why Stanley,the British explorer, called Africa 'The Dark Continent'.
Stanley explored the Congo Basin.The Stanley Falls on this river is called after his name.Most of the inhabitants of Africa are black in complexion and perharps this was the second reason the words Dark-Continent were applied to Africa.
One may ask why the inland part of Africa was unknown until about one hundred years ago.Many are of the opinion that this was because the natives of Africa were not friendly towards Europeans.Until then,Arab slave raiders had been enslaving Africans.This made many negroes look upon all white people as slave dealers.
But we must not forget the difficulties in exploring Africa.The Sahara Desert,the rapids on rivers and thick forest made travelling very difficult.The damp,heat mosquitoes and tse-tse flies caused illness to European explorers.
The _______________ was explored by Stanley.
African Coast
Congo Basin
forested part of Africa
interior of Africa
Stanley Falls
Read the passage below carefully and answer the question.
Until the later half of the nineteenth century,the Europeans knew little about the interior of Africa.By then,much had been learnt about America,Asia and Australia.Because the Europeans knew little about Afirca then,this was the chief reason why Stanley,the British explorer, called Africa 'The Dark Continent'.
Stanley explored the Congo Basin.The Stanley Falls on this river is called after his name.Most of the inhabitants of Africa are black in complexion and perharps this was the second reason the words Dark-Continent were applied to Africa.
One may ask why the inland part of Africa was unknown until about one hundred years ago.Many are of the opinion that this was because the natives of Africa were not friendly towards Europeans.Until then,Arab slave raiders had been enslaving Africans.This made many negroes look upon all white people as slave dealers.
But we must not forget the difficulties in exploring Africa.The Sahara Desert,the rapids on rivers and thick forest made travelling very difficult.The damp,heat mosquitoes and tse-tse flies caused illness to European explorers.
What caused ill health to European explorers?
snake bites and malaria
The climate and insects
The rapids on African rivers
The slave raiders' unfriendliness
the dangerous rivers and deserts
Read the passage below carefully and answer the question.
Until the later half of the nineteenth century,the Europeans knew little about the interior of Africa.By then,much had been learnt about America,Asia and Australia.Because the Europeans knew little about Afirca then,this was the chief reason why Stanley,the British explorer, called Africa 'The Dark Continent'.
Stanley explored the Congo Basin.The Stanley Falls on this river is called after his name.Most of the inhabitants of Africa are black in complexion and perharps this was the second reason the words Dark-Continent were applied to Africa.
One may ask why the inland part of Africa was unknown until about one hundred years ago.Many are of the opinion that this was because the natives of Africa were not friendly towards Europeans.Until then,Arab slave raiders had been enslaving Africans.This made many negroes look upon all white people as slave dealers.
But we must not forget the difficulties in exploring Africa.The Sahara Desert,the rapids on rivers and thick forest made travelling very difficult.The damp,heat mosquitoes and tse-tse flies caused illness to European explorers.
Who called Africa 'The Dark Continent'?
Europeans
Explorers
Stanley
The Americans
The British
Read the passage below carefully and answer the question.
Until the later half of the nineteenth century,the Europeans knew little about the interior of Africa.By then,much had been learnt about America,Asia and Australia.Because the Europeans knew little about Afirca then,this was the chief reason why Stanley,the British explorer, called Africa 'The Dark Continent'.
Stanley explored the Congo Basin.The Stanley Falls on this river is called after his name.Most of the inhabitants of Africa are black in complexion and perharps this was the second reason the words Dark-Continent were applied to Africa.
One may ask why the inland part of Africa was unknown until about one hundred years ago.Many are of the opinion that this was because the natives of Africa were not friendly towards Europeans.Until then,Arab slave raiders had been enslaving Africans.This made many negroes look upon all white people as slave dealers.
But we must not forget the difficulties in exploring Africa.The Sahara Desert,the rapids on rivers and thick forest made travelling very difficult.The damp,heat mosquitoes and tse-tse flies caused illness to European explorers.
A word that can replace" natives" as used in the passage is
indigenes
leaders
traders
visitors
warriors
Read the passage below carefully and answer the question.
Until the later half of the nineteenth century,the Europeans knew little about the interior of Africa.By then,much had been learnt about America,Asia and Australia.Because the Europeans knew little about Afirca then,this was the chief reason why Stanley,the British explorer, called Africa 'The Dark Continent'.
Stanley explored the Congo Basin.The Stanley Falls on this river is called after his name.Most of the inhabitants of Africa are black in complexion and perharps this was the second reason the words Dark-Continent were applied to Africa.
One may ask why the inland part of Africa was unknown until about one hundred years ago.Many are of the opinion that this was because the natives of Africa were not friendly towards Europeans.Until then,Arab slave raiders had been enslaving Africans.This made many negroes look upon all white people as slave dealers.
But we must not forget the difficulties in exploring Africa.The Sahara Desert,the rapids on rivers and thick forest made travelling very difficult.The damp,heat mosquitoes and tse-tse flies caused illness to European explorers.
How did Stanley Falls get its name?
Stanley explored the Congo river which has the falls
Stanley died in the falls
Stanley came to the Dark Continent
The natives feared Stanley
The Arabs captured Stanley on the Falls
Read the passage below carefully and answer the question.
Until the later half of the nineteenth century,the Europeans knew little about the interior of Africa.By then,much had been learnt about America,Asia and Australia.Because the Europeans knew little about Afirca then,this was the chief reason why Stanley,the British explorer, called Africa 'The Dark Continent'.
Stanley explored the Congo Basin.The Stanley Falls on this river is called after his name.Most of the inhabitants of Africa are black in complexion and perharps this was the second reason the words Dark-Continent were applied to Africa.
One may ask why the inland part of Africa was unknown until about one hundred years ago.Many are of the opinion that this was because the natives of Africa were not friendly towards Europeans.Until then,Arab slave raiders had been enslaving Africans.This made many negroes look upon all white people as slave dealers.
But we must not forget the difficulties in exploring Africa.The Sahara Desert,the rapids on rivers and thick forest made travelling very difficult.The damp,heat mosquitoes and tse-tse flies caused illness to European explorers.
What made exploration of Africa difficult?
The natives were not friendly towards the Europeans
The continent of Africa was very dark
Travelling was difficult because of rapids,thick forests and the Sahara desert
The inland part of Africa was unknown for many years
The Arabs captured many Africans as slaves
Read the passage below carefully and answer the question.
Until the later half of the nineteenth century,the Europeans knew little about the interior of Africa.By then,much had been learnt about America,Asia and Australia.Because the Europeans knew little about Afirca then,this was the chief reason why Stanley,the British explorer, called Africa 'The Dark Continent'.
Stanley explored the Congo Basin.The Stanley Falls on this river is called after his name.Most of the inhabitants of Africa are black in complexion and perharps this was the second reason the words Dark-Continent were applied to Africa.
One may ask why the inland part of Africa was unknown until about one hundred years ago.Many are of the opinion that this was because the natives of Africa were not friendly towards Europeans.Until then,Arab slave raiders had been enslaving Africans.This made many negroes look upon all white people as slave dealers.
But we must not forget the difficulties in exploring Africa.The Sahara Desert,the rapids on rivers and thick forest made travelling very difficult.The damp,heat mosquitoes and tse-tse flies caused illness to European explorers.
Africa was called the 'Dark Continent' because
the natives were not friendly towards the Arabs
the Arab slave dealers invaded the continent
Stanley Falls made exploration difficult
the Europeans often became ill
many of the natives are black in complexion
Read the passage below carefully and answer the question.
Until the later half of the nineteenth century,the Europeans knew little about the interior of Africa.By then,much had been learnt about America,Asia and Australia.Because the Europeans knew little about Afirca then,this was the chief reason why Stanley,the British explorer, called Africa 'The Dark Continent'.
Stanley explored the Congo Basin.The Stanley Falls on this river is called after his name.Most of the inhabitants of Africa are black in complexion and perharps this was the second reason the words Dark-Continent were applied to Africa.
One may ask why the inland part of Africa was unknown until about one hundred years ago.Many are of the opinion that this was because the natives of Africa were not friendly towards Europeans.Until then,Arab slave raiders had been enslaving Africans.This made many negroes look upon all white people as slave dealers.
But we must not forget the difficulties in exploring Africa.The Sahara Desert,the rapids on rivers and thick forest made travelling very difficult.The damp,heat mosquitoes and tse-tse flies caused illness to European explorers.
The natives of Africa were not friendly towards the Europeans because_________
the Europeans regularly arrested them
the natives did not like the name'Dark Continent'
the activities of the Arab slave raiders made them hate all white people
the natives thought the Europeans wanted to take over the Congo Basin
the natives were annoyed that the Europeans knew little about the interior of Africa
Read the passage below carefully and answer the question.
Until the later half of the nineteenth century,the Europeans knew little about the interior of Africa.By then,much had been learnt about America,Asia and Australia.Because the Europeans knew little about Afirca then,this was the chief reason why Stanley,the British explorer, called Africa 'The Dark Continent'.
Stanley explored the Congo Basin.The Stanley Falls on this river is called after his name.Most of the inhabitants of Africa are black in complexion and perharps this was the second reason the words Dark-Continent were applied to Africa.
One may ask why the inland part of Africa was unknown until about one hundred years ago.Many are of the opinion that this was because the natives of Africa were not friendly towards Europeans.Until then,Arab slave raiders had been enslaving Africans.This made many negroes look upon all white people as slave dealers.
But we must not forget the difficulties in exploring Africa.The Sahara Desert,the rapids on rivers and thick forest made travelling very difficult.The damp,heat mosquitoes and tse-tse flies caused illness to European explorers.
Which of the following dates falls within the nineteenth century?
1925
1684
1830
2010
1751
