Apologies for the confusion. The correct answer is indeed the Bronze Age. West Africa did not go through a distinct Bronze Age, as the introduction and widespread use of bronze in tools and weapons did not have the same impact and progression as it did in other regions. Instead, West Africa directly transitioned from the Stone Age to the Iron Age.
West Africa did not skip any age of human development. The term "Stone Age" refers to a prehistoric period when early humans used stone tools, and this period occurred worldwide. West Africa, like other regions, experienced the Stone Age. Similarly, the Bronze Age, Wood Age, and Iron Age are also periods related to human technological development and were not skipped by West Africa. These ages represent different stages of advancements in tool-making and materials used by ancient civilizations across the globe. Therefore, West Africa, like other regions, went through these different ages as part of its human development.
