The name "Middle East" comes from a European point of view. Those areas east of Europe that were nearest were called the "Near East." Those farthest from Europe, like China and Japan, were the "Far East." By the mid-20th century, "Middle East" became the main term for the Southwest Asia and North Africa.

Which option accurately contrasts the image with the paragraph?


A
The paragraph refers to the modern Middle East, while the map shows its ancient history.

B
The paragraph claims that North Africa is part of the Middle East, while the map portrays the two areas separately.

C
The paragraph explains where the Middle East is in relation to Europe and Asia, while the map only shows the countries in the Near East.

D
The paragraph names several countries in the Far East, while the map focuses on only two of those countries.