Explain six ways through which the development of iron technology affected
African communities in the pre- colonial period.
Answer:
- Better farming tools were made which were used clear large areas of forests
- Strong weapons were made and were used to conquer weaker communities.
- Iron technology enabled communities to establish strong defence items.
- Centres where iron working took place developed into towns e.g.
Meroe.
- A class of highly respected Professional Blacksmiths with the knowledge of iron
technology emerged.
- Items made of iron were exchanged in trade.
- The possession of iron tools enables many communities to migrate and
settle in different areas such as the Bantus.
- Ornaments were made from iron for decoration
- Strong weapons were made and were used to conquer weaker communities.
- Iron technology enabled communities to establish strong defence items.
- Centres where iron working took place developed into towns e.g.
Meroe.
- A class of highly respected Professional Blacksmiths with the knowledge of iron
technology emerged.
- Items made of iron were exchanged in trade.
- The possession of iron tools enables many communities to migrate and
settle in different areas such as the Bantus.
- Ornaments were made from iron for decoration
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