African:Zimbabwean History from Iron age to Scramble for Africa.How to answer O level Historyquestions and more
The American War of Independence contributed to the outbreak of the French revolution mainly in two ways: 1. By causing financial crisis in France thereby increasing the criticism of the government by the French people 2. By exposing the soldiers to democratic ideas of equality and liberty and this in turn made them revolutionary when they returned home in France (Lafayette)
Totems are a central part of many indigenous religions. They are natural objects, such as animals, plants, or inanimate objects, that are believed to have a spiritual connection with a particular group of people. Totems can be used to represent a group’s ancestry, history, or beliefs. They can also be used to provide guidance and […]
There is great veracity in the assertion that the decline of the Great Zimbabwe state was caused by internal than external factors. Internal factors such as successionist politics, exhaustion of minerals, rise of diseases and decline in trade had a great bearing on the decline of the Great Zimbabwe state.
The smooth move from illegitimate to legitimate trade by states such as Opobo, Itsikiriland and Calar, better known as Niger Delta City states owes multiple factors. The factors behind include but are not limited to; presence of technocratic leadership, accessibility, availability of favourable climatic conditions and rich soils. This paper seeks to give the reasons behind the success of the Niger Delta states in making a smooth transition to legitimate trade.
Legitimate trade refers to an acceptable, just and a legal trade which involved the buying and selling of goods, products and commodities between African states and European countries as well as American states.
Rock art, specifically rock paintings and engravings, have been incredibly valuable in the reconstruction of the history of the San hunter-gatherers.
Learn about the inspiring women who played a crucial role in Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle, also known as the Second Chimurenga. Discover their bravery and sacrifices for the independence of Zimbabwe.
Rock art, specifically rock paintings and engravings, have been incredibly valuable in the reconstruction of the history of the San hunter-gatherers.
At this moment when the French were in pursuit Samori was in conflict again with Tieba of Sikasso. In 1886 Samori signed the treaty of Bisandugu with the French. Under its terms he gave up all his territory north of the river Niger. In return the French would respect Samori’s empire south of the Niger. […]
It the history of West Africa, Samori distinguishes himself as a leader who waged the longest war of resistance against the European encroachment. For 16 years Mandinka managed to resist French conquest mainly because he had created an intact state well organized socially, economically, militarily and with an effective political administration system. The reason for […]
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