Various meanings of the term ‘the dark continent’ as applied to Africa

NEW LITERATURES IN ENGLISH

ASSIGNMENT FOR MEG –08

July 2015 - January 2016 session

2. Discuss the various meanings of the term ‘the dark continent’ as applied to Africa.

Answer:

In most books of history written by Europeans, the continent of Africa is referred to as ‘the dark continent’. This expression –the dark continent- was most probably first used by travellers and missionaries who happened to visit the African continent much before political claims on its territory were made and it was colonized by various European powers.

            

      The term ‘dark’ has been used for describing the continent of Africa because, firstly..............

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