PRE-COLONIAL HISTORY OF UGANDA PRESENTED BY MAJOR

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PRE-COLONIAL HISTORY OF UGANDA PRESENTED BY MAJOR SAM EMOIT CHIEF INSTRUCTOR SCHOOL OF MILITARY INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY 1 Introduction What is history? We shall define history as a record of events of man’s struggle in satisfying his (basic) needs and the interactions resulting there from. History is a product of mans activities; the study of history shows us that man and nature are always involved in a struggle and this struggle takes us to production & social organization. 2 Introduction Cont…. What is pre-colonial history of Uganda? Pre-colonial history of Uganda examines the way the ancestors of the present day Uganda peoples used to live, their methods of self-sustenance and self-perpetuation visa-avis the environment in which they lived before the coming of colonial rule. 3 Introduction Cont. It examines the social patterns that arose as our ancestors struggled to earn a living, examines how they constantly improved their tools, the material values they created and also the spiritual & cultural values. 4 Introduction Cont…. Pre-colonial history of Uganda is best understood as the history of the different communities that were later to be brought together under a single administration by the British. Note that although it is presented independently as a single entity it is part and parcel of the general history of Africa. 5 Why study pre-colonial history of Uganda? To trace our origins and beginning as a people i.e how did we come about to be where we are. Reconstruct the nature and patterns of social development of pre- colonial societies. To educate ourselves on the diverse methods of struggle pre-colonial Ugandans used. 6 Cont…… To appreciate the unique social diversity of the people of Uganda beyond stereo types/Basheshe, Anyanya and Banyarwanda…this will be by emphasizing our shared past despite our diversity based on ethnic categories/ the language one speaks. To assess the nature of contacts, relationships, and interactions among the pre-colonial societies 7 Cont.. To show the diversity of cultural heritage rich in ideas to chose from in the process of tackling our social-economic and political problems. To understand the extent of Europe’s contribution to the under-development of Africa and Africa’s contribution to Europe’s present development. 8 Sources of history Oral traditions Written Records Legends, Myths Archaeological findings, looking at stone tools, artifacts Radio carbon dating ie looking at ancient bones 9 Who are the pre colonial Ugandan people? Before colonial rule many Ugandan communities roamed the