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The migrations of Bantu speaking peoples represent a major population drift within Africa. Drought, desertification, and over population probably caused these migrations. The migration took place over a long period of time (500 BC - 1500 AD. Originally, the Bantu were a pastoral/Neolithic people, who did not make metal tools. Their survival depended on agriculture so when they came into contact with peoples who had iron tool making technologies, the Bantu adopted them. The Bantu people were involved in linguistic and technological changes that are still taking place in Africa. The Bantu migrations resulted in the transfer of Bantu traditions and practices to many different peoples. It provided Africa with a linguistic base allowing an understanding between neighboring Bantu Swahili speakers.

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Bantu Migrations
 
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  • Sahel Region of Africa
     
  • Equatorial Forests

 

 

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