Name: Colonialism and the African Pastoral Societies
Uploaded: 2019-07-19
Duration: 4 min 29 s
Description: Pastoralist societies have long existed around the world. Learn about pastoralist society in Africa and how colonialism came to change it all!

Question

Write a short note on the following pastoral communities.

Maldharis
Monpas
Nama
Zulu

Accepted Answer

1. Maldharis -

Nomadic tribal community originated from Gujarat.

They are the owners of animal stock.

They were traditionally milkmen and used to supply milk to the regional king in those areas.

2. Monpas -

Originated from Arunachal Pradesh.

An important ethnic community of North east India.

They practice Tibetan Buddhism.

They write in Tibetan script.

They are also part of Chinese ethnic groups.

1. Nama -

They come under African ethnic groups of South Africa.

They follow the culture of their ancestors.

They keep a written record of their culture in traditional music, folk tales and poetry.

They are experts in handicraft jewellery, clay pots and leather work.

2. Zulu -

The largest ethnic group in South Africa.

They were socially deprived and were considered third class communities.

They are familiar with the Bantu Language.

They follow Christianity.

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