This is a Nguni term which for forced migrations of various Nguni speaking communities. This took place in the South Eastern part of South Africa in the period between 1810-1860. The Nguni speaking communities include the following: Xhosa‚ Swazi‚ Zulu‚ and Ndebele etc. Many historians have found it difficult to explain the causes of these migrants however population and land pressure amongst these groups living between Drakensbura and Living Ocean was the single most important factors. However
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Section 1: A Scramble For Africa • European nations needed to fuel industrial production • Competed for new markets for goods and took huge interest in Africa • Imperialism- Seizure of a country or territory by a stronger country o Occurred throughout most of Africa o Europe came in and dominated • Mid 1800’s Africans divided into ethnic and linguistic groups • Some converted to Islam and Christianity • Most kept traditions and religion • For 400 years
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for expansion. He developed the famous army known as ‘Ruga-ruga’ simply meaning ‘young people with professional soldiers’. Ruga-ruga system was adopted from the Ngoni who migrated from the Natal Province in South Africa escaping the expansion of Shaka-Zulu and settled in central parts of Tanganyika (Tanzania mainland). Good leadership and governance of Nyungu-ya-Mawe made the Kimbu state powerful over other societies. Nyungu-ya-Mawe organized mobilized and controlled the society in all affairs
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The Tswana People Tswana is the name applied to a number of groups who all speak the same language and share similar customs but have separate names. Tswana are defined as a member of the Bantu people inhabiting Botswana‚ western South Africa‚ and neighboring areas. They are also called Batswana or Bechuana. The language Tswana is defined as the Sotho language of the Tswana people and is a Bantu language. It may also be referred to as Setswana or Sechuana‚ and it was the first Sotho language
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National Flag of South Africa Country: South Africa Proportions: 2:3 South African Flag Description: The flag of South Africa consists of two horizontal stripes of equal width - red on the top and blue on the bottom. The red and blue stripes are separated by a green middle stripe which is bordered in white and splits into a horizontal Y. On the left side of the flag there is a black isosceles triangle which is outlined in yellow. South African Flag Meaning: Although the colors have no official
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Imperialism (1850~1914) * Imperial refers to * Empire * Royalty * Extending powers * Age of Imperialism (http://www.smplanet.com/teaching/imperialism/#SAW1) * Main Events * 1823 - Monroe Doctrine reflected special U.S. interest in Americas * 1850 - European trading with Africa becomes well established * 1852 - Napoleon III (Louis Napoleon) proclaimed himself emperor of France * 1869 - Suez Canal opens (Egypt)
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QUESTION : ACCORDING TO MAX WEBER‚ LEGAL-RATIONAL AUTHORITY IS THE MOST RATIONAL TYPE OF AUTHORITY.DO YOU AGREE WITH THIS STATEMENT? GIVE REASONS FOR YOUR ANSWER. In every society‚ whether pre-modern or modern‚ there has been a hierarchy of command of which everyone must adhere to. In order for this system to operate‚ there must be someone in charge. Since every human being is found in a group or an organization which may be a country‚ tribe‚ institution or a family‚ it is obvious that the
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2009 Gross Capacity: 69‚957 -Brazil (Brazil) is playing against from Portugal (Portugal) Surrounding infrastructure Shaka Marine World A visit to Durban is never complete without exploring one of its iconic sites‚ the uShaka Marine World. The place has been named after one of the most renowned leaders‚ King Shaka‚ who conquered many nations during his reign as a Zulu King. The uShaka Marine World offers a variety of things including nice restaurants‚ shops‚ dolphin shows‚ water
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AP World History Hal Emas Period Two February 22‚ 2011 Imperialism in Africa and Asia In the beginning of 19th century‚ Europe had almost no land in Africa except for the coastal areas. In the middle of the century however‚ Europe became quite interested in Africa. This came from wanting to create overseas empires‚ also known as imperialism. European nations wanted to control the lands with the most raw material to fuel their industrial economies. Another reason was that as a nation gained colonies
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Chapter 20 Africa and the Africans in the Age of the Atlantic Slave Trade I. Introduction A. Mahommah Gardo Baquaqua – symbol of slavery 1. Muslim trader > African slavery > African slave trade > Missionary B. Impact of outsiders on Africa 1. Islam first‚ then African developed at own pace‚ West had big impact C. Influence of Europe 1. Path of Africa becomes linked to European world economy 2. Diaspora – mass exodus of people leaving homeland 3. Slave trade dominated interactions
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