Explain five result of the interaction between the Bantu and the Cushites in the pre-colonial period
Answer:
- Intermarriages which strengthened relationships between communities.
- Some Bantu adopted Islam from the Cushites.
- Some Bantu copied some customs of the Cushites such circumcision and age set systems.
- The Bantu and Cushites raided other for cattle which led to loss of property and lives/increased welfare.
- Cushites attacked the Bantu which led to further migration (e.g. Orma/Galla pushed the Eastern Bantu from Shungwaya) /Displacement.
- The cushites and the Bantu exchanged goods which led to the development of trade.
- Some Cushites were absorbed/ assimilated by the Bantu.