How does science affect society? A few of the contributions that science and technology have made to everyday modern life are as follows. The automobile has proven to be a practical solution to the problem of getting from place to place by providing a convenient, flexible means of transportation.
Sankofa is a word in the Twi language of Ghana that translates as Go back and get it (san - to return; ko - to go; fa - to fetch, to seek and take) and also refers to the Asante Adinkra symbol represented either with a stylized heart shape or by a bird with its head turned backwards taking an egg off its back.
Simba is Swahili for Lion. Mufasa means King in the Manazoto language. Pumbaa is Swahli for simpleton. Timon has no Swahili meaning, although in Greek, his name means He who respects. Rafiki is Swahili for My friend. Shenzi, the female hyena is Swahili for savage. Banzai's name in Swahili means Skulk or Lurk.