The History of South Africa Part II

The Hottentots/Khoi/KhoiKhoi The Hottentots originally call themselves “KhoiKhoi” that is “Men of Men” meaning real people / people people, the term used to show their pride in themselves. Europeans called them Hottentots and their language Hottentot. –The Hottentots are taller than the Bushmen, but like the Bushmen, they are yellow skinned and their language is...

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The History of South Africa Part I

Topic 1. General overview The most important feature of South African history which makes it an immensely interesting and rewarding region to study is the great variety of people (who are these people?) leading very different kinds of lives. Therefore, the history of these African communities has been dominated by : The movements of various groups of people The reaction of one community (group) upon another The...

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History of West Africa part I

These notes are much useful for university level or higher learning students. The notes aimed at giving historical information about the people of West Africa and their region. Source Geographical Locationand Regional Variation History expresses mans struggle to master his environment. History is the relationship between man and his environment. Therefore, history without environment would be like a dead thing. Physical environment...

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