The Ndebele Kingdom Flashcards
What did Mzilikazi do in 1821 ?
Mzilikazi refused to hand over cattle to Shaka
The Ndebele were originally members of which clan ?
Khumalo
When did Lobengula take the throne from his father ?
February 1870
What kind of state was the Ndebele State ?
A military state
What effect did Cattle have in the Ndebele Kingdom?
It was of central importance both culturally and economically
In 1868 where did the Europeans find gold ?
Along the Tati river near the South western borders of the Ndebele Kingdom
What is a concession?
A space or privilege within certain premises for a subsidiary business or service
What war broke out in 1893 and who was between ?
The Anglo Ndebele War and it was between the Ndebele and BSAC
What did the Ndebele see the Shona as ?
A source of Wealth, Woman and Cattle
What did the British see the Shona as ?
A source of cheap labour
How many settlers did Jameson lead in the Invasion of Matebeleland ?
1100
What 2 advantages did the settlers have in the Invasion of Matebeleland
Speed from their Horses and Fire Power from their machine guns ( maxim guns )
What did the Invaders of Matebeleland do ?
Go straight for the Capital Bulawayo and capture cattle, destroy houses and villages along the way.
What did Lobengula do in response to the Invasion ?
Lobengula fled the city and torched it down
When did Lobengula die and of what ?
22 or 23 January 1894 from smallpox
