Bantu & Zulu Cornell Notes e. Analyze how the migration of people such as the Bantu and Zulu has had an impact on the economic, cultural, and political aspects of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Who are the Bantu? A group of people who originated in Cameroon and participated in one of the largest migrations in history
The Big Move Who: The Bantu people Where: All over Africa! When: 1000 B.C. How: Probably walking or camel Why: No one knows! Population too big Disagreements between people Climate change Find a better place Bantu Migration Map
Bantu Language They also influenced two-thirds of African language. Another important occurrence in the history of the Bantu is a split that created two major language families.
Why is it a big deal? (Impacts) They were the first to develop language and provides a clue when tracing the developments in Africa’s civilization. They were the first farmers and cattle-keepers of the area. One of the greatest mass movement of people in history Influenced culture in many tribes of the area
What do the Zulu have to do with it? The Zulu are a group whose ancestors are the original Bantu people. Rose to power after the Bantu migration Largest and most influential tribe in Southern Africa
Ethnic Groups of Africa SSWG4g. Describe the ethnic and religious groups in Sub- Saharan Africa; include major customs and traditions.
If everyone had their own country…
Ashanti Where: Central Ghana Culture: Speak Twi Rich in proverbs Animism Trees, animals etc. have souls Ancestor worship “Talking drums” How young boys learn the language Much of jazz, blues & reggae have roots here Kente Cloth Women make thread but only men can weave cloth Reserved for royalty
Ashanti
Swahili Where: Eastern coast of Africa (Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique) Culture Language is a mix of Arabic & Bantu Swahili is considered the international language of Africa Primary Muslim Much of the food is influenced by Middle East & India Clothing of bright cloths Kwanzaa is Swahili based
Swahili
Masai Where: Eastern Africa Culture Traditional clothing made of calfskin or buffalo hide Also known for bright red robes Herders and farmers Rites of passage At 15 boys become junior warriors and live apart to protect. Earlobe piercings Around 8 have upper part pierced Age 10 lower part—expanded with wood Known for intricate beadwork and jewelry
Masai
Khoikhoi & San Khoikhoi & San are not the same but closely related Where: Khoikhoi=Western portions of Southern Africa Where: San=Eastern portions of Southern Africa Sometimes called “bushmen” because of where they live Culture: Considered to be a “short” ethnic group Extensive folktales related to the Bantu Mostly nomadic hunter gatherers Some herding Ancient rock paintings Extensive rights of passage “Persistence hunting”
Khoikhoi & San
Ibo Where: Central Africa Culture: Language related to Kwa, but with sounds playing a role Polytheistic Proverbs very important Musical style has lots of percussion instruments Masks Eat a lot of yams
Ibo