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    The Zulu Kingdom was founded in 1816 by Shaka and became one of the most powerful in Southern Africa during the early 19th century. Shaka was later murdered by his half-brother Dingaan in 1828, who then became the new leader. In 1838, Piet Retief and his group were killed during a ceremony to finalize a settlement agreement with Dingaan, marking a decline in the Zulu Kingdom's power. The Zulu had a monarchy government and traditional cultural practices including distinctive men's and women's clothing, dances, and an economy based on agriculture.

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    The Zulu Kingdom was founded in 1816 by Shaka and became one of the most powerful in Southern Africa during the early 19th century. Shaka was later murdered by his half-brother Dingaan in 1828, who then became the new leader. In 1838, Piet Retief and his group were killed during a ceremony to finalize a settlement agreement with Dingaan, marking a decline in the Zulu Kingdom's power. The Zulu had a monarchy government and traditional cultural practices including distinctive men's and women's clothing, dances, and an economy based on agriculture.

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    By Luke, Nick, Sydney and Klayton

    Luke Chamernik

    Zulu Kingdoms History http://www.southafrica-travel.net/

    Zulu Kingdom was founded in 1816, and ended in 1897

    They were the most powerful kingdom in southern Africa at the beginning
    of the 19th century.

    Historical Events:
    1816 - Shaka wins control of Zulu

    1828 - Shaka is murdered by his half-brother, Dingaan, who becomes leader in his
    place

    1837 - Piet Retief, the leader of the Great Trek, makes an agreement with
    Dingaan, for a settlement of land
    Zulu Kingdom's History (continued)
    1838 - During a ceremony of the treaty, Pat Retief and his companions were killed
    and overpowered.

    http://zuluculture.co.za/
    Luke Chamernik
    Klayton miller

    http://www.queensburghbedandbreakfast.co.
    Politics za/index_files/zulukingdommapofdurbankwa
    zulunatal.html

    1. The government is a Monarchy


    2. The power was run by Dingiswayo
    but when he died Shaka had
    taken power.
    3. Whoever is in charge or the king
    gets to decide the laws.
    4. Get put in jail if not following what
    the king wants.
    Culture
    Food
    Brewing beer is the duty for women
    Food is mainly vegetarian (Zulu love meat)
    Tomatoes onion

    Men Clothing Women clothing


    Single Women
    Tails are wore short grass
    attached to the skirts
    arms and Married women
    knees for will cover the
    bulkiness breasts
    appearance
    Culture (continued)
    Bull dance
    Imitating a bull umQhogoyo
    Stomping Shaking ov the upper body
    Stomping feet

    Drums
    Drums are an
    integral part of
    most festivitie
    Economics
    The Zulu were crowded onto insufficient land and forced to
    work for money in order to pay taxes.
    Earned money by working in cities and small towns.
    The Zulu people primarily produce rice and maize as their stape
    or main crop.

    http://www.south-africa-tours-and
    -travel.com/bantu.html
    Citations
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    "The Zulu Kingdom." Shaka Zulu and the Zulu Kingdom - Brief History of South Africa. N.p., n.d. Web. 09
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    "Zulu Culture - Zulu Dances." Zulu Culture - Zulu Dances. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Jan. 2017.

    "Zulu." Encyclopedia of World Cultures Supplement. Encyclopedia.com, n.d. Web. 09 Jan.

    "Zulu Culture - Zulu Dances." Zulu Culture - Zulu Dances. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Jan. 2017.

    "Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines." Yahoo! Yahoo!, n.d. Web. 09 Jan. 2017.

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