The Origins of Continents

[Funke Jayson J <funke.jj@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Title: The Origins of Continents

Can anyone tell me of origin of the term continents? Why, for instance, are the Americas split into two continents? Why are Europe and Eurasia separated? Why is India considered a sub-continent, and not, say Canada?

If my suspicions are correct, does the term (or its common application) relate to imperialism and most likely the British Empire? Certainly the concept seems biased by race and other factors?

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Jayson Funke

 

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