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1. Identify two ways in which the invention of the wheel promoted early transport.
(i) Eased transportation of heavy loads
(ii) Facilitated speedy transportation of people and goods
(iii) Enhanced movement of solders during battles led to development of roads
(iv) Facilitated transportation of goods over long distances.
(v) Mode travelling more comfortable
2. Identify one advantage of drum beating as a form of communication over the use of smoke signals in Africa during the pre-colonial period.
(i) Drum beating could be used any time day or night, smoke signals can only be used during the day.
(ii) Drum beats relayed specific messages while smoke relayed general messages.
(iii) Drum beats can be heard even if one is not on the look out. Smoke signals one must be on the look out to see it.
(iv) Drum beats spread messages faster than smoke.
(v) Drum beats can be used during all seasons while smoke can not be used during all seasons e.g. can't be used during cloudy or misty weather.