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Give five reasons for the migration of the Mijikenda from Shungwaya during the precolonial period.
-Due to attacks by the Oromo/Cushitic speakers.
-Due to increased population.
-Due to internal conflicts/family/clan feuds.
-In search for land for cultivation.
-Due to drought/famine.
-Due to outbreak of diseases/epidemics.
-Due to love for adventure.
(b)Explain five social effects of the migration and settlement of the Mijikenda in their present homeland.
They intermarried with other groups thereby strengthening relationships.
There was cultural exchange due to their interaction with other people/ assimilation/absorption.
There was an increase in population in the areas where they settled.
There were inter-community conflicts/wars in the areas they settled.
It caused redistribution of people in the areas they settled leading to further migration/displacement.
Some were converted to Islam due to their interaction with Arabs.
It led to the establishment of Kaya/villages which were fortified in order to
protect themselves against external attacks.
Vicky001 answered the question on September 20, 2017 at 19:55
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