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In Social Studies / Middle School | 2014-05-14

What is the name given to half of the Earth that includes Asia, Australia, most of Africa, most of Europe, and Antarctica?

Asked by pinkdog

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You can call it the "Old World" I think, since what Columbus and other explorers found (the Americas) is called the "New World"

Answered by iloveonedirection | 2024-06-10

The half of the Earth that includes Asia, Australia, most of Africa, most of Europe, and Antarctica is known as the "Old World" or "Afro-Eurasia." This term distinguishes these regions from the Americas, which are referred to as the "New World." Understanding this division aids in exploring historical and cultural developments across these continents.
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Answered by iloveonedirection | 2024-12-24