Q
Which proposal links the Latin word "Africa" with the Hebrew word "Ophir" meaning "rich"?
Question ID
#12463
Subchapter
Africa
Action
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A
Massey's hypothesis
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B
Stieglitz's proposal
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C
Fruyt's theory
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D
Ibn Khallikan's claim
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B
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Robert R. Stieglitz proposed that the name "Africa," derived from the Latin *Aphir-ic-a, is cognate to the Hebrew word "Ophir," which means "rich." This proposal suggests a connection between the Latin and Hebrew terms.