The video highlights the significant yet often overlooked contributions of Africans to science, mathematics, and civilization. It discusses the African origins of vaccination, the pioneering work in mathematics by ancient Africans, and the influence of African civilizations on global culture and development. The video emphasizes the need for accurate historical representation to acknowledge these contributions.

What is often overlooked in the history of science according to the video?

• The contributions of African geniuses

• The role of women in science

• The impact of technology on science

• The influence of ancient Greece

Who was the enslaved African that introduced the method of inoculation to Boston?

• Zabil Boon

• William Douglas

• Onimus

• Cotton Mather

What was the success rate of the inoculation method introduced by Onimus in Boston?

• 11.25%

• 2%

• 50%

• 5%

Which ancient artifact is considered the oldest known mathematical tool?

• Moscow papyrus

• Ishango bone

• Rhind papyrus

• Lebombo bone

What mathematical concepts were found in the Moscow and Rhind papyri?

• Trigonometry and calculus

• Number theory and logic

• Arithmetic, geometry, and algebra

• Statistics and probability

Which civilization is credited with influencing Greek art, religion, and philosophy?

• Persian

• Roman

• Egyptian

• Chinese

What did the Greeks learn from the Egyptians according to the video?

• Military tactics

• Mathematics and medicine

• Agriculture techniques

• Astronomy and astrology

Which society is said to have been an offshoot of ancient Egypt and settled in Italy?

• Etruscans

• Greeks

• Romans

• Phoenicians

What is the common belief about the origin of modern civilization?

• It was developed by the Romans

• It started with the Greeks

• It began in China

• It originated in Africa

What is the main message of the conclusion in the video?

• The future of technology

• The importance of accurate historical representation

• The role of women in science

• The impact of climate change on civilization