THE BANTU MIGRATION

The Effects of the Bantu Migration

The Effects of the Bantu Migration the following effects resulted from the Bantu migration to the South:

The spread in the use of iron technology and knowledge.

 There were improvements in the methods used to make and forge iron.

This led to an increase in food production as better tools were made.

Led to the domestication of cattle which were used to pay the bride’s price and as an insurance against droughts.

 Led to improvements in crop cultivation-also a variety of sorghum and millets were introduced. This led to a change from hunting and gathering to agricultural based communities which were more sedentary.

These were used for making thick porridge and for brewing beer. Led to the spread of religion which was used as a way to unite the people.

The divine right of kings as defined in most religions helped to keep rebellions in check.

The creation of states in Central and Southern Africa.

This was helped by the creation of more permanent systems.

It also resulted in the movement of Khoi-San communities to remote areas and mountains where they continue to live to this day e.g. in the Kalahari.

Bantu migration also led to the loss of culture of the local Khoi-San communities that remained on the land as they were absorbed into the Bantu culture.

BELOW ARE IMAGES OF THE BANTU MIGRATION.

The origin and migration of the Bantu people

Bantu people on their way in Kalahari Desert

movement of the Bantu people from 500B.C to 1500 A.D

Society types