Beyond Eurasia: Technology in Africa, the Americas, and Oceania in pre-Modern Times

Authors

Norman Rothman

Keywords

Swahili, Bantu, Benin, Nok, Mayan, Aztec, Inca, Polynesian, Lapita, Austronesian.

Abstract

This article traces the development of indigenous technology before the arrival of outsiders after the 15th century. It covers sub-Saharan Africa, pre-Columbian Americas, and Oceania. Under the first category, the role of Bantu-speakers in spreading technology is examined as are the evolution of advanced societies throughout Africa. In the second category, the achievements of the Mayan, Aztec, and Inca are examined. In the third category, the role of the Austronesians and Polynesians are examined.

Recommended Citation

Rothman, Norman (2017) "Beyond Eurasia: Technology in Africa, the Americas, and Oceania in pre-Modern Times," Comparative Civilizations Review: Vol. 76: No. 76, Article 12.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/ccr/vol76/iss76/12