Question

Describe the significance of key achievements of the civilizations of West Africa made before European influence.(1 point)ResponsesAchievements, such as bronze tools and universities, are significant because they show that West Africa had its own cultural heritage before the arrival of European influences.Achievements, such as bronze tools and universities, are significant because they show that West Africa had its own cultural heritage before the arrival of European influences.Achievements, such as iron tools and clay sculptures, are significant because they show that West Africa had its own cultural heritage before the arrival of European influences.Achievements, such as iron tools and clay sculptures, are significant because they show that West Africa had its own cultural heritage before the arrival of European influences.Achievements, such as iron tools and clay sculptures, are significant because they show that West Africa was already borrowing from other culture

Answer 1

These achievements show that West African societies developed advanced technologies, arts, and institutions on their own—metallurgy (bronze and iron), fine sculpture and crafts, and centers of learning (e.g., Timbuktu)—demonstrating complex, independent civilizations and rich cultural heritage before European contact.