Shaka and his Zulus by Ruby Theys https://padlet.com/25theysru/ectt27u39anfqmtv The New Imperialism project en-us 2021-10-05 14:45:54 UTC 2024-10-02 16:38:45 UTC hello@padlet.com Who was Shaka? 25theysru https://padlet.com/25theysru/ectt27u39anfqmtv/wish/1793484217 Born July 1787 and assassinated September 22, 1828, by his 2 half brothers. Shaka was a "great" Zulu king and conqueror. He lived in southeast Africa. He only reigns for a short amount of time but brings 100s of chiefdoms together. A chiefdom is a "territory or state ruled by a chief" - dictionary. ]]> 2021-10-05 15:24:32 UTC https://padlet.com/25theysru/ectt27u39anfqmtv/wish/1793484217 Shaka's life growing up 25theysru https://padlet.com/25theysru/ectt27u39anfqmtv/wish/1793533807 Shaka grew up fatherless. Which lead to him being bullied. He would get teased and bullied by other boys daily. As Shaka started to become a man he was tall and built powerfully. Also, his skill and daringness made him stand out compared to others. He was "developing a thirst for power". Shaka loved being out on the battlefield where he could show off his talents. Which got people's attention and he became a commander. Being in the military was definitely the life for him. ]]> 2021-10-05 15:37:25 UTC https://padlet.com/25theysru/ectt27u39anfqmtv/wish/1793533807 Dingiswayo Death 25theysru https://padlet.com/25theysru/ectt27u39anfqmtv/wish/1808563556 Dingiswayo died in battle. Shaka was one of his commanders. Without a leader, Mthethwa state was collapsing. So Shaka took control right away and started conquering local chiefdoms. ]]> 2021-10-11 19:05:42 UTC https://padlet.com/25theysru/ectt27u39anfqmtv/wish/1808563556 Shaka as a leader 25theysru https://padlet.com/25theysru/ectt27u39anfqmtv/wish/1811182713 Shaka when he became a leader he first changed the weapons they used from oxhide shields and throwing spears to long blades. He also changed the fighting and battle strategy. Shaka conquered 80,000 square miles while being the leader. ]]> 2021-10-12 15:36:25 UTC https://padlet.com/25theysru/ectt27u39anfqmtv/wish/1811182713 Shakas mental illness 25theysru https://padlet.com/25theysru/ectt27u39anfqmtv/wish/1811227525 When his mother died Shaka was said to have gone crazy because of his grief. 100s of Zulus got killed. Women that were pregnant got killed and so did their husband. He started over working his military. Which is why his half brothers killed him so they could take over because Shaka was losing his mind. ]]> 2021-10-12 15:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/25theysru/ectt27u39anfqmtv/wish/1811227525 Resources 25theysru https://padlet.com/25theysru/ectt27u39anfqmtv/wish/1811956360 “Shaka Zulu.” Shaka Zulu | South African History Online, https://www.sahistory.org.za/people/shaka-zulu. 

“Shaka.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., https://www.britannica.com/biography/Shaka-Zulu-chief.

“Shaka Zulu Assassinated.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 21 July 2010, https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/shaka-zulu-assassinated. ]]> 2021-10-12 20:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/25theysru/ectt27u39anfqmtv/wish/1811956360 My Reaction 25theysru https://padlet.com/25theysru/ectt27u39anfqmtv/wish/1833788487 I chose this topic because I wanted to find out why Shaka was so violent and successful at conquering land. I learned people with a hard life if they don't let that hold you back you can do great things. Padlet is alright but I like smore better. ]]> 2021-10-21 14:48:08 UTC https://padlet.com/25theysru/ectt27u39anfqmtv/wish/1833788487