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QWhat does the Egyptian word "af-rui-ka" propose as the meaning of "Africa"?

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  • A To turn toward the opening of the Ka ✔ ✖
  • B To be dusty ✔ ✖
  • C Rainy wind ✔ ✖
  • D Birthplace ✔ ✖
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The Egyptian word "af-rui-ka" is suggested to mean "to turn toward the opening of the Ka." In Egyptian mythology, the Ka represents the energetic double of every person, and "the opening of the Ka" refers to a womb or birthplace.
This interpretation associates Africa with the concept of a birthplace.

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