Question

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

Answer 1

"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."

These achievements (e.g., Nok ironworking and terracotta sculpture) demonstrate indigenous technological and artistic development and complex societies independent of European contact.