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What were some of the tools and weapons that early African farmers made using iron?
spear tips, hammers, hoes, and axes
When did the Southern African Iron Age begin?
around 1 800 years ago
Which metals did early metalworkers learn how to extract from rocks?
copper and iron
What were some uses of copper?
making wire, beads, and jewelry
Who were most of the ironworking jobs reserved for?
men
What is the main reason why Bantu-speaking African farmers migrated to South Africa?
In search of new pastures.
Where did the Bantu-speaking African farmers originally come from?
Central Africa near the Congo River and present-day Cameroon.
When did the first farmers arrive in southern Africa?
Between 1 700 and 2 000 years ago.
Who were the original occupants of the land that the Bantu-speaking African farmers settled on?
San hunter-gatherers and Khoikhoi herders.
Test your knowledge on the early African metalworkers and their use of iron and copper in tool and weapon production. Learn about the Southern African Iron Age and the techniques used to extract metals from rocks. Discover the various uses of copper and iron in early African societies.
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