Question

Africa is often termed “___________________” because of the examples of advanced development found by archeologists.

a. the beginning of human history
b. the location of artistic development
c. the heart of Islam
d. the cradle of art and civilization

Answer 1

The answer d is correct- so I don't know why the answer above was reported. ?

Answer 2

The Heart of Islam is on the Arabian Peninsula - which is in Asia, so this is not the correct answer.

Human species is believed to have evolved in Africa - and because of this it is often called "the cradle of civilization"- so the correct answer is d)

Human history begins with written texts - which are more associated with Asia.