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Throughout this semester there has been a lot of information given and absorbed about pre-colonial Africa and African origins before 1800. We have explored different ways of learning about pre-colonial Africa by reading books, analyzing different types of primary sources, watching different types of films, and taking notes in class. The different primary sources thatContinue reading “Final Reflection”

The film “Slavery by Another Name” had different interesting elements to it. The film talks about how even after the Emancipation Proclamation and all slaves were freed from slavery, they were not actually free. One way that slavery continued for black citizens was the use of jails and being arrested. There became stricter laws andContinue reading “Slavery by Another Name”

Battle of Ulundi The Battle of Ulundi was the last major battle of the Anglo-Zulu War. This battle took place at the capital of Zulu in Ulundi. The British army was successful as taking down the military power of the Zulu kingdom. The British defeated the main Zulu army and immediately afterwards captured the capital ofContinue reading “Event in South Africa 4”

Battle of Isandlwana The Battle of Isandlwana was the first major encounter in the Anglo-Zulu War between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom. The British army were equipped with riffles and guns, meanwhile the Zulu’s had spears and cow-hide shields. At the end of the battle the Zulu kingdom emerged victorious.

Battle of Mhlatuze River The Battle of Mhlatuze River was between Zulu and Ndwandwe tribes in 1820 following the Zulu Civil War. Led by Shaka, the Zulu people prevailed. Same as the battle of Gqokli Hill, Zulu’s great strategy and tacts led him and his people to victory. He waited until half of the enemyContinue reading “Event in the South 2”

Battle of Gqokli Hill This was to be Shaka’s first major battle against the dominant power in southeastern Africa (what would eventually become kwaZulu Natal), the Ndwandwe Paramountcy, led by nKosi (king Zwide). Even though Shaka was significantly outnumbered, his smart strategy and tactics won the battle for Shaka. His strategies also saved his people fromContinue reading “Event in the South 1”

Healing People An interesting aspect of the Great Lakes Bantu speaking people is their healing power and abilities. Great Lakes Bantu speakers have built theories on power and health in their region. The challenges faced when settling new lands, and having to rely on new sources of food and technologies drove the development of healingContinue reading “Book Report on a Good Place, A Green Place”

This tapestry is on display at the Medier Homestead Museum in Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County. This picture was painted depicting a minstrel show from the 1840’s. This tapestry was founded in the Wappingers Falls area in a chest. The banner shows figures similar to 1840s sheet music that can be found in the Library ofContinue reading “Primary Source from Museum 2”

These ancient tools were on display at the Meiser Homestead museum in Wappingers Falls, Duchess County. Tools like these were used by early hominids to do thing like hunt and prepare food, as well as used to survive and fight if need be. These tools are usually sharpened to a point in order to beContinue reading “Primary Source from Museum”

tools A tool like this is called a Katanda Bone Harpoon point. People in central Africa would used pointed tools like this to spear huge prehistoric catfish weighing as much as 150 pounds. Humans also used tool like this to hunt other larger aquatic mammals. This tool was present during the Late Stone Age inContinue reading “Primary Source 8”