How Did Karl Mauch's Opinion of Origin of the Ruins

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Essay

How did Karl Mauch's opinion of origin of the ruins he discovered reflect the general attitude of nineteenth century Europeans toward the sub-Saharan Africans? How have new discoveries about developments in Nubia, Kush, and the Sahara challenged historians' thinking about the origins of civilization in Africa, and the world? In your opinion, what are the most significant cultural contributions of African societies?

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Definitions:

Labor Intensive

A process or industry that requires a large amount of labor to produce its goods or services, as opposed to being heavily automated.

Mechanized Work

Work processes that are performed using machinery and equipment to enhance efficiency and productivity.

Plantwide Overhead Rate

A single overhead rate calculated by dividing total factory overhead by the total base units used by all products, applied throughout the entire manufacturing plant.

Overhead Allocation Base

A measure or factor used to distribute overhead costs to products or services, such as machine hours or labor costs.