Why did the food-producing stage in some parts of Africa start later than in some other parts of the world?
The reasons are:
1. Barren Land : The land in Africa was not fertile. There were no means of irrigation. Agriculture developed there very late.
2. Dense Forests: There were many dense forests in Africa. It was necessary to clear the forests to make the land fit for agriculture. It was not easy to clear the forests.
3. No Knowledge of Metals: The African learnt the knowledge of metals very late. They worked with stone weapons. It was not easy to clear the forests with these weapons.
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