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Explain impact of iron technology on the people of Africa
i) The discovery of iron technology led to the manufacture of better and efficient tools for farming.For example, iron hoes and panga
ii) The use of iron tools enabled people to clear natural vegetation and bring more land under cultivation hence more food
iii) The demand for iron - ore and iron tools led to the development of trade between communities,
iv) The development of iron technology led to job specialization
vii) Iron smiths became very respectable members of the society
v) The possession of iron weapons in warfare intensified intercommunity conflicts
The stronger communities conquered and absorbed weaker ones
vi) The possession of iron weapons made it possible for communities to improve their system of defense, Possession of iron weapons led to the emergencies of states through conquests while other fell,
viii) Possession of iron weapons facilitated immigration of people they were better armed and could face the danger on the way
OR
-Iron working technology led to expansion of agriculture.
-Iron working technology intensified warfare between communities due to production of iron
weapons.
-It led to emergence of specialised class of people or Blacksmith.
-It led to development of trade as iron tools were exchanged with other commodities.
-Led to developments of towns like Meroe.
-Led to migrations as iron weapons made it possible for the migrating communities’ to clear forests
for movement.
-Iron working led to decline and growth of kingdoms.
-Iron working led to the decline of use other metals.
-It enhanced defense among communities as weapons were used.
-Hunting became more efficient due to production of better weapons.
gideon1 answered the question on November 8, 2017 at 16:55
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