2. This terms BIG question: Why was a man who was buried under a toilet so significant? This lesson: How did Rastafarianism begin? History Haile Selassie Reggae Video Clip Marcus Garvey Help!! The Beginning

3. “If you know your history then you would know where your coming from…” Rastafari started among black slaves who had been taken from Africa. They had been taken from their homes and forced to work for slave owners in Jamaica. The slaves were treated badly and were not allowed to follow their own African religions. They were also not allowed to follow Christianity because it was a ‘white persons’ religion. Click here Click here for more information about how Rastafarians were treated Over 1 million African Slaves were taken to Jamaica.taken to Jamaica

5. Buffalo soldier Listen to the lyrics of this song. Its all about the history of the slaves and how they were brave and fought in the war against the American Indians. The buffalo soldiers suffered discrimination. People were racist and discriminated against them because of the color of their skin.buffalo soldiers Buffalo soldier, dreadlock Rasta There was a buffalo soldier in the heart of America Stolen from Africa, brought to America Fighting on arrival, fighting for survival I mean it when I analyse the stench To me it makes a lot of sense How the dreadlock Rasta was the buffalo soldier And he was taken from Africa, brought to America Fighting on arrival, fighting for survival Said he was a buffalo soldier, dreadlock Rasta Buffalo soldier in the heart of America If you know your history Then you would know where you're coming from Then you wouldn't have to ask me Who the 'eck do I think I am I'm just a buffalo soldier in the heart of America Stolen from Africa, brought to America Said he was fighting on arrival, fighting for survival Said he was a buffalo soldier, win the war for America Many people learn about Rastafarian beliefs from listening to Bob Marley and other reggae music!

6. Buffalo Soldiers Buffalo soldiers is the nickname given to the African soldiers who were forced to fight against the Native Americans. The Native Americans talked about the Black soldiers: "who had fought like a cornered buffalo; who like a buffalo had suffered wound after wound, yet had not died; and who like a buffalo had a thick and shaggy mane of hair.“

7. Marcus Garvey Marcus Garvey was a politician. In the 1930’s he started to talk to people about the slaves returning to their home in Africa. Marcus gave the slaves hope. He told them that the bible said that a black king would come from Africa. Garvey said that the black king was Haile Selassie and that he was the Second Coming of Jesus. Second Coming of Jesus Marcus Garvey said that people should not be treated badly because of the colour of their skin. “The Black skin is not a badge of shame, but rather a glorious symbol of national greatness.”

8. Haile Selassie Rastafarians believe that Haile Selassie is God. Rasta's believe that Haile Selassie is Jesus who has returned to earth to Judge people. Haile Selassie is God Before Haile Selassie became emperor of Ethiopia he was called Ras Tafari. The religion was named after him. Some believe that he is dead because a body was found at the imperial palace in 1992.he is dead Haile Selassie was the emperor of Ethiopia. Rastafarians believe that he was the black king who Marcus Garvey said would come. Haile Selassie is called ‘Jah’ by Rastafarians. Jah means God.

9. The word reggae according to Bob Marley means “music for the King”. The King is Haile Selassie. Most reggae music is about oppression, poverty, slavery, apartheid (people being allowed different rights because of the colour of their skin) and human rights. The music identifies with the struggles of day to day life of poor people Not all reggae musicians are Rastafarians. Not all reggae music is about the religion but lots of it is! Reggae music often talks about Jah (God) and tells people who listen about what they believe.

10. Haile Selassie and the toilet In 1974 Haile Selassie was forced from the throne. He was then put into prison. In 1975 a year after he was put into jail he died (many say he was murdered) and his body disappeared. In 1992 during renovations at the Imperial Palace they found a body buried under the toilets. "Haile Selassie is King of Kings, Lord of Lords, and the conquering lion of the Tribe of Judah. He is everything to us Rastafarians and we will never accept that he is dead." Although people said that the body belonged to Haile Selassie, Rastafarians believe that he is still alive. Many Rastafarians didn’t turn up to his funeral because they believe he is still alive- it wasn’t his body they found.

11. The ‘Second Coming’ of Jesus Christians believe that Jesus will come back at the end of the world to judge people. Jesus will decide who goes to heaven and who goes to hell. Rastafarians believe that Haile Selassie is Jesus who has come again to Judge people. Haile Selassie is Jesus returned to the earth

12. Help Page Still not sure? Ask the person next to you…..still not sure? Ask Mrs Jacobson! Summary Rastafarianism is a religion which started among slaves. The slaves were angry that they had been treated badly and were not allowed to become Christians. A man called Marcus Garvey read the bible and said that a black King would come from Africa. He said that this man would be the second Jesus and he would be God. Rastafarians believe that the man Haile Selassie is God (Jah) Key Words

13. Key words Rastafarianism: Religion who believes that Jesus has come again. Haile Selassie: God (Jah) for Rastafarians. The second coming of Jesus. Jah: God Marcus Garvey: Politician who said that Haile Selassie was God. Second coming of Jesus: The bible says that Jesus will come back to earth (Christians believe this). Rastafarians believe that Haile Selassie was Jesus returned. Reggae: A type of music which many Rastafarians listen to and use to explain what they believe.

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15. The beginning of Rastafarianism Rastafarianism started in 1935 when Leonard P Howell decided that Haile Selassie was the black King (God) who Marcus Garvey read about in the bible. Howell taught followers of Rastafarianism: Haile Selassie I is Jah (God) and the ruler of the Black people. Black people should have dignity and be treated with respect. Everyone should do good things. God will punish people who do bad things. God will punish and humiliate the government because they have done bad things such as the slave trade. Black people should prepare to return home to Africa. Black people should return to Africa (Repatriate Africa). Interesting Fact: Howell didn’t grown dreadlocks like lots of other Rastafarians.