Effects of the Bantu MigrationJoanna Tan4A

Who are the Bantu?Sub-Saharan

AfricaBantu languageTraveledSubtle

Bantu MigrationOne of many significant

migrationsA few reasons for migrationLasting effects

Reasons for MigrationAgriculture and domesticationEpidemicsFaminePopulation increaseExternal forces

Bantu Migration’s Positive EffectsMetallurgyNew cropsAssimilation into new cultures

Bantu Migration’s Negative EffectsLoss of cultureLanguage “transformations”Depopulation

Comparing and Contrasting MigrationsHuns MigrationGermanic MigrationIndo-Aryan Migration Controversial

Comparisons: Huns MigrationMore fierceWestern Migration, then China4th Century C.E.

Comparisons: Germanic MigrationDisplacementCompetition with the HunsSplit into kingdoms

Indo-EuropeansIndo-Ayrans Controversial migrationMajor impact like BantusMetallurgyExtinction?

Let’s ReviewWho are the Bantu?Bantu MigrationOther important migrationsControversiesSimilarities

Citations http://

www.arshabodha.org/HinduDharma/Lctr2.2%20_kjs_AryanMigration.pdf

www.elateafrica.org http://

www.historyforkids.org/learn/india/history/aryan.htm http://gossamerstrands.com/Hist100/lecture4.htm A History of Africa AP World History: Essential Coursebook