Q
Which Latin word was used to refer to the inhabitants of northern Africa to the west of the Nile river?
Question ID
#12456
Subchapter
Africa
Action
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A
Afri
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B
Ifri
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C
Libya
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D
Carthage
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation
The Latin word "Afri" was used to refer to the inhabitants of northern Africa to the west of the Nile river. It was a name that originally referred to a native Libyan tribe, which is believed to be an ancestor of the modern Berbers.