Contributions of Ancient Africa

Mathematical sciences, astronomy, materials engineering, and medicine.

Philosophy, literature, and political science.

Modern physics, chemistry, and biology.

Computer science, robotics, and artificial intelligence.

Memorization and rote learning.

Logical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

Artistic expression and emotional intelligence.

Physical endurance and manual dexterity.

A decorative artifact used in ancient rituals.

A hunting tool for tracking animals.

A bone tool used for mathematical calculations, lunar calendar tracking, or menstrual cycle tracking.

A musical instrument for ceremonial dances.

Mars's polar caps and Venus's atmosphere.

Saturn's rings, Jupiter's moons, the Milky Way's spiral structure, and the Sirius star system (including Sirius B).

Black holes and distant galaxies.

Asteroids and comets.

Yes

No

10 acres, 1.5 million blocks

13 acres, 2.25 million blocks

15 acres, 2.5 million blocks

20 acres, 3 million blocks

Yoruba

Igbo

Akan

Hausa

They only used small reed boats for river travel.

They built 100-foot long, 13-foot wide boats capable of carrying up to 80 tons.

They were the first to circumnavigate the globe.

Their voyages were limited to the Mediterranean Sea.

Blood transfusions

Organ transplantation

Brain surgery

Gene therapy