Metalworking and Early Human Societies

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What was one of the first metals to be mined and worked by early human societies? Options: Gold, Iron, Copper, Silver

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Copper

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What language did the Axum have?

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Ge'ez

Front

This is the region and broad name for the people that live in the middle and south of Africa

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Sub-Saharan

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What special requirements does iron smelting need?

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Special furnaces and charcoal

Front

What process was used to extract metals from ore through heating?

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Smelting

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What was the role of metals like copper and tin in ancient trade?

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They were important items of trade

Front

What is the purpose of tuyères in iron smelting?

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To aid the flow of air

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How did Axum’s retreat inland hurt them?

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It isolated them and led to a decline.

Front

What was a reason for the late development of iron in north-east Africa?

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Shortage of timber for charcoal

Front

Which dynasty was forced to withdraw their court to the Nubian region of the Upper Nile?

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Ethiopian Dynasty