In the text, the author refers to the opinion of many Europeans that Africa was the "Dark Continent." Why do you think some Europeans gave Africa that name in spite of the great culture that existed in West Africa? What does this teach us about judging cultures which we do not know much about?

2. explain the two different types of egyptian calendars. 3. what architectural advances did the ancient egyptians make? what impact do these advances have on our lives today? 4. what did egyptian art usually depict? how does this compare to forms of art that we see today? 5. what all was found in king tut’s tomb?