By: Bria Ketchledge and Kendra Gatyas Zulu Kingdom By: Bria Ketchledge and Kendra Gatyas

Topics To Be Covered: Who and why the Zulu kingdom was established Location of the Zulu Kingdom Dates of when it existed Key information such as religion and relationships with other countries Factors that contributed to it’s rise and fall Significance of the kingdom Reasons why it wasn’t conquered

Who? Shaka- Established the Zulu Kingdom He was from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. What facilitated the creation of the kingdom: Shaka was a soldier in Zululand under Dingiswayo, and when Dingiswayo was defeated by the federation of Ndwandwe, he stepped in. He combined his army with Dingiswayo’s, and defeated Ndwandwe. After that, Shaka was the leader of Zulu from 1816-1828.

Where? Located in Southern Africa in what is now known as the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa Between the Drakensberg Mountains and the Indian Ocean Key Change in territory: Arrival of the Europeans Split Zulu land into 4 different chiefdoms

Zulu Kingdom Four Chiefdoms

When? It began in the late 1800’s, and the kingdom expanded when Shaka began to rule in 1816. The dates of the Zulu kingdom were 1816-1897.

Key Information Shaka ruled a kingdom of over 100,00 people and had an army of over 40,000 men Most Zulu people worshipped their ancestors but a lot were also Christian Shaka developed the short-stabbing spear Shaka was assassinated at the peak of his power by his half brothers

Relations British: Neighbors: Shaka befriended the British when they established the colony of Natal Friendly relations turned around after diamond was discovered in S. Africa The British wanted to take control of the African nations Neighbors: Shaka inflicted fear upon its neighbors He was able to consolidate his power through them

How? Zulu Kingdom’s Rise The kingdom’s power rose when Shaka defeated the Ndwandwe and began to rule He centralized power in his court Collected tribute from regional chiefs Created a very strong military that defeated many other kingdoms His armies would raid through for cattle and food Kill anyone who questioned the authority of the Zulu Extended Shaka’s land

How? -Continued Zulu Kingdom’s Downfall The Zulu started to decline when the problems with Great Britain began. Britain planned on bringing both of the African nations under their power, which included the Zulu kingdom. Great Britain invaded them and divided their territory.

Why? Became the most powerful African Kingdom in southeast Africa Famous for the Anglo-Zulu War where they successfully defeated the British The Zulu still exist today and are the largest ethnic group in S. Africa

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