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The document discusses several intellectual revolutions that originated in ancient African civilizations, including developments in chemistry, metallurgy, engineering, astronomy, and science. It notes that African civilization is considered the oldest on Earth and was a foundational source of early knowledge for humanity. Some of the key achievements highlighted include ancient Egyptians' extraction of copper and production of pigments using chemistry, the earliest evidence of ironworking in North Africa, massive stone structures built in Zimbabwe without mortar, and the Dogon people's understanding of the binary star system of Sirius. The document concludes that Africa's intellectual revolutions were an important basis for modern science and helped humanity advance.

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African

The document discusses several intellectual revolutions that originated in ancient African civilizations, including developments in chemistry, metallurgy, engineering, astronomy, and science. It notes that African civilization is considered the oldest on Earth and was a foundational source of early knowledge for humanity. Some of the key achievements highlighted include ancient Egyptians' extraction of copper and production of pigments using chemistry, the earliest evidence of ironworking in North Africa, massive stone structures built in Zimbabwe without mortar, and the Dogon people's understanding of the binary star system of Sirius. The document concludes that Africa's intellectual revolutions were an important basis for modern science and helped humanity advance.

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Intellectual

Revolutions that
define society
African Civilization
AFRICAN CIVILIZATION

⬗ African Civilization is considered the oldest civilization on the


earth. The African intellectual revolution is known as the first
societal intellectual revolution. African development has
vastly contributed to the early knowledge used by
humankind.

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Chemistry

⬗ The early use of chemistry dates back to the ancient


civilization of Egypt. The Egyptians figured out the use of fire
in extracting copper from their ores. Through chemistry, they
also found a way to create synthetic pigment using crushed
minerals as their material.

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METALLURGY

⬗ The earliest ironworking site so far was discovered in


Carthage, North Africa. Archeological expeditions found iron
production that dates around the middle of the 8 th century
BCE. The ever-growing production and trade of forged metal
started the iron age in the ancient world.

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ENGINEERING

⬗ African developed a unique architectural development. The


stone architecture in Zimbabwe is the largest stone structure
South of the Sahara and was constructed somewhere in the
11th century. One of the feats of these structures is they are
not constructed with use of the mortar which is popular at
that time. They also developed the use of Cubit
measurement.

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Astronomy

⬗ Dogon people of Mali understand the details of the system of


Sirius. They figured out that Sirius is a binary star system
composed of two-star, Sirius A and Sirius B. The Dogon
people are also aware of the orbit system of the two stars,
and they based their rituals on it.

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Advancement in modern science

⬗ Africa’s intellectual revolutions are considered as the base of


knowledge in modern science. Many fundamentals are
derived from the knowledge of ancient civilization in Africa.
This intellectual revolution helps humankind to advance and
developed their lives. It is also used in solving complex
problems that hinder human civilization towards
development.

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Controversies met the revolution

⬗ There are many factors that affects the progress of


intellectual revolution in Africa. Political, Social and Economic
issues may prevent the development of Africa.

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Thank you!

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