Home Region:  Central Africa (Africa)

Early Nyoro

900 CE 1449 CE

SC EQ 2020  ug_early_nyoro / UgEarlyNyoro



Preceding Entity:
No Polity found. Add one here.

Succeeding Entity:
No Polity found. Add one here.

No General Descriptions provided.

General Variables
Identity and Location
Temporal Bounds
Political and Cultural Relations
Language
Religion
Social Complexity Variables
Warfare Variables (Military Technologies)
Fortifications
Military use of Metals
Projectiles
Handheld weapons
Animals used in warfare
Armor
Naval technology
Economy Variables (Luxury Goods) Coding in Progress.
Religion Variables Coding in Progress.
Crisis Consequences Coding in Progress.
Power Transitions Coding in Progress.

NGA Settlements:

Year Range Early Nyoro (ug_early_nyoro) was in:
Home NGA: None

General Variables
Identity and Location
Temporal Bounds
Political and Cultural Relations
Language
Religion

Social Complexity Variables
Social Scale
Hierarchical Complexity
Settlement Hierarchy:
2
[900, 1449]

levels.
"Polities during this period seem to have been no more than small chiefdoms, presumably comprising a chiefly settlement and neighbouring villages." [Taylor_Robertshaw 2000, p. 17]


Administrative Level:
2
[900, 1449]

levels.
1. Polity chiefs
2. Village heads
"Polities during this period seem to have been no more than small chiefdoms, presumably comprising a chiefly settlement and neighbouring villages." [Taylor_Robertshaw 2000, p. 17]


Professions
Professional Soldier:
Absent
[900, 1449]

Referring to a late-19th century monarch: "Kabarega is also credited with military reforms that created a standing army with companies (barusura) of soldiers who were often under the leadership of foreign mercenaries appointed directly by the king." [Robertshaw_Espinova_Lane 2016, p. 211]


Professional Military Officer:
Absent
[900, 1449]

Referring to a late-19th century monarch: "Kabarega is also credited with military reforms that created a standing army with companies (barusura) of soldiers who were often under the leadership of foreign mercenaries appointed directly by the king." [Robertshaw_Espinova_Lane 2016, p. 211]


Bureaucracy Characteristics
Law
Specialized Buildings: polity owned
Market:
Unknown
[900, 1449]

"Whether or not markets existed in this period is too speculative to warrant further attention." [Uzoigwe 1972, p. 425]


Transport Infrastructure
Road:
Absent
[900, 1449]

"In the Nyoro state of the nineteenth century, [...] There were no roads and no attempts to connect chiefs’ residences with the capital." [Robertshaw 2010, p. 261] Given general pattern of increasing complexity through time in the region [Taylor_Robertshaw 2000, pp. 17-19] , it seems reasonable to infer that that this statement applies to preceding centuries as well.


Special-purpose Sites
Trading Emporia:
Unknown
[900, 1449]

"Whether or not markets existed in this period is too speculative to warrant further attention." [Uzoigwe 1972, p. 425]


Information / Writing System
Written Record:
Absent
[900, 1449]

"Literacy entered Uganda for the first time with the introduction of Islam in the late 1860’s and for nearly a decade instruction in Islam was progressing and flourishing at the royal court. When literacy was introduced into the kingdom of Buganda, it was confined to speakers of Arabic and Kiswahili. " [Pawliková-Vilhanová_Pawliková-Vilhanová_Moumouni 2014, p. 145]


Script:
Absent
[900, 1449]

"Literacy entered Uganda for the first time with the introduction of Islam in the late 1860’s and for nearly a decade instruction in Islam was progressing and flourishing at the royal court. When literacy was introduced into the kingdom of Buganda, it was confined to speakers of Arabic and Kiswahili. " [Pawliková-Vilhanová_Pawliková-Vilhanová_Moumouni 2014, p. 145]


Phonetic Alphabetic Writing:
Absent
[900, 1449]

"Literacy entered Uganda for the first time with the introduction of Islam in the late 1860’s and for nearly a decade instruction in Islam was progressing and flourishing at the royal court. When literacy was introduced into the kingdom of Buganda, it was confined to speakers of Arabic and Kiswahili. " [Pawliková-Vilhanová_Pawliková-Vilhanová_Moumouni 2014, p. 145]


Nonwritten Record:
Uncoded
[900, 1449]

Note that the region is known for its extensive oral histories, but that these do not meet our codebook definition for this variable ("Records that are more extensive than mnemonics, but don't utilize script. Example: quipu; seals and stamps").


Non Phonetic Writing:
Absent
[900, 1449]

"Literacy entered Uganda for the first time with the introduction of Islam in the late 1860’s and for nearly a decade instruction in Islam was progressing and flourishing at the royal court. When literacy was introduced into the kingdom of Buganda, it was confined to speakers of Arabic and Kiswahili. " [Pawliková-Vilhanová_Pawliková-Vilhanová_Moumouni 2014, p. 145]


Information / Kinds of Written Documents
Scientific Literature:
Absent
[900, 1449]

"Literacy entered Uganda for the first time with the introduction of Islam in the late 1860’s and for nearly a decade instruction in Islam was progressing and flourishing at the royal court. When literacy was introduced into the kingdom of Buganda, it was confined to speakers of Arabic and Kiswahili. " [Pawliková-Vilhanová_Pawliková-Vilhanová_Moumouni 2014, p. 145]


Sacred Text:
Absent
[900, 1449]

"Literacy entered Uganda for the first time with the introduction of Islam in the late 1860’s and for nearly a decade instruction in Islam was progressing and flourishing at the royal court. When literacy was introduced into the kingdom of Buganda, it was confined to speakers of Arabic and Kiswahili. " [Pawliková-Vilhanová_Pawliková-Vilhanová_Moumouni 2014, p. 145]


Religious Literature:
Absent
[900, 1449]

"Literacy entered Uganda for the first time with the introduction of Islam in the late 1860’s and for nearly a decade instruction in Islam was progressing and flourishing at the royal court. When literacy was introduced into the kingdom of Buganda, it was confined to speakers of Arabic and Kiswahili. " [Pawliková-Vilhanová_Pawliková-Vilhanová_Moumouni 2014, p. 145]


Practical Literature:
Absent
[900, 1449]

"Literacy entered Uganda for the first time with the introduction of Islam in the late 1860’s and for nearly a decade instruction in Islam was progressing and flourishing at the royal court. When literacy was introduced into the kingdom of Buganda, it was confined to speakers of Arabic and Kiswahili. " [Pawliková-Vilhanová_Pawliková-Vilhanová_Moumouni 2014, p. 145]


Philosophy:
Absent
[900, 1449]

"Literacy entered Uganda for the first time with the introduction of Islam in the late 1860’s and for nearly a decade instruction in Islam was progressing and flourishing at the royal court. When literacy was introduced into the kingdom of Buganda, it was confined to speakers of Arabic and Kiswahili. " [Pawliková-Vilhanová_Pawliková-Vilhanová_Moumouni 2014, p. 145]


Lists Tables and Classification:
Uncoded
[900, 1449]

"Literacy entered Uganda for the first time with the introduction of Islam in the late 1860’s and for nearly a decade instruction in Islam was progressing and flourishing at the royal court. When literacy was introduced into the kingdom of Buganda, it was confined to speakers of Arabic and Kiswahili. " [Pawliková-Vilhanová_Pawliková-Vilhanová_Moumouni 2014, p. 145]


History:
Absent
[900, 1449]

"Literacy entered Uganda for the first time with the introduction of Islam in the late 1860’s and for nearly a decade instruction in Islam was progressing and flourishing at the royal court. When literacy was introduced into the kingdom of Buganda, it was confined to speakers of Arabic and Kiswahili. " [Pawliková-Vilhanová_Pawliková-Vilhanová_Moumouni 2014, p. 145]


Fiction:
Absent
[900, 1449]

"Literacy entered Uganda for the first time with the introduction of Islam in the late 1860’s and for nearly a decade instruction in Islam was progressing and flourishing at the royal court. When literacy was introduced into the kingdom of Buganda, it was confined to speakers of Arabic and Kiswahili. " [Pawliková-Vilhanová_Pawliková-Vilhanová_Moumouni 2014, p. 145]


Calendar:
Absent
[900, 1449]

"Literacy entered Uganda for the first time with the introduction of Islam in the late 1860’s and for nearly a decade instruction in Islam was progressing and flourishing at the royal court. When literacy was introduced into the kingdom of Buganda, it was confined to speakers of Arabic and Kiswahili. " [Pawliková-Vilhanová_Pawliková-Vilhanová_Moumouni 2014, p. 145]


Information / Money
Token:
Absent
[900, 1449]

In the 19th century, "[t]he medium of exchange was barter", though cowrie shells were also used. [Uzoigwe 1972, pp. 447-450] Given general pattern of increasing complexity through time in the region [Taylor_Robertshaw 2000, pp. 17-19] , it seems reasonable to infer that that this statement applies to preceding centuries as well.


Precious Metal:
Absent
[900, 1449]

In the 19th century, "[t]he medium of exchange was barter", though cowrie shells were also used. [Uzoigwe 1972, pp. 447-450] Given general pattern of increasing complexity through time in the region [Taylor_Robertshaw 2000, pp. 17-19] , it seems reasonable to infer that that this statement applies to preceding centuries as well.


Paper Currency:
Absent
[900, 1449]

In the 19th century, "[t]he medium of exchange was barter", though cowrie shells were also used. [Uzoigwe 1972, pp. 447-450] Given general pattern of increasing complexity through time in the region [Taylor_Robertshaw 2000, pp. 17-19] , it seems reasonable to infer that that this statement applies to preceding centuries as well.


Indigenous Coin:
Absent
[900, 1449]

In the 19th century, "[t]he medium of exchange was barter", though cowrie shells were also used. [Uzoigwe 1972, pp. 447-450] Given general pattern of increasing complexity through time in the region [Taylor_Robertshaw 2000, pp. 17-19] , it seems reasonable to infer that that this statement applies to preceding centuries as well.


Foreign Coin:
Absent
[900, 1449]

In the 19th century, "[t]he medium of exchange was barter", though cowrie shells were also used. [Uzoigwe 1972, pp. 447-450] Given general pattern of increasing complexity through time in the region [Taylor_Robertshaw 2000, pp. 17-19] , it seems reasonable to infer that that this statement applies to preceding centuries as well.


Article:
Absent
[900, 1449]

In the 19th century, "[t]he medium of exchange was barter", though cowrie shells were also used. [Uzoigwe 1972, pp. 447-450] Given general pattern of increasing complexity through time in the region [Taylor_Robertshaw 2000, pp. 17-19] , it seems reasonable to infer that that this statement applies to preceding centuries as well.


Store Of Wealth:
Absent
[900, 1449]

In the 19th century, "[t]he medium of exchange was barter", though cowrie shells were also used. [Uzoigwe 1972, pp. 447-450] Given general pattern of increasing complexity through time in the region [Taylor_Robertshaw 2000, pp. 17-19] , it seems reasonable to infer that that this statement applies to preceding centuries as well.


Debt And Credit Structure:
Absent
[900, 1449]

In the 19th century, "[t]he medium of exchange was barter", though cowrie shells were also used. [Uzoigwe 1972, pp. 447-450] Given general pattern of increasing complexity through time in the region [Taylor_Robertshaw 2000, pp. 17-19] , it seems reasonable to infer that that this statement applies to preceding centuries as well.


Information / Postal System
Information / Measurement System
Weight Measurement System:
Absent
[900, 1449]

In reference to 19th-century Bunyoro-Kitara: "But there were no accepted standard weights and measures." [Uzoigwe 1972, p. 447] Given general pattern of increasing complexity through time in the region [Taylor_Robertshaw 2000, pp. 17-19] , it seems reasonable to infer that that this statement applies to preceding centuries as well.


Volume Measurement System:
Absent
[900, 1449]

In reference to 19th-century Bunyoro-Kitara: "But there were no accepted standard weights and measures." [Uzoigwe 1972, p. 447] Given general pattern of increasing complexity through time in the region, it seems reasonable to infer that that this statement applies to preceding centuries as well. [Robertshaw_Taylor 2000, pp. 17-19]


Other Measurement System:
Absent
[900, 1449]

In reference to 19th-century Bunyoro-Kitara: "But there were no accepted standard weights and measures." [Uzoigwe 1972, p. 447] Given general pattern of increasing complexity through time in the region [Taylor_Robertshaw 2000, pp. 17-19] , it seems reasonable to infer that that this statement applies to preceding centuries as well.


Length Measurement System:
Absent
[900, 1449]

In reference to 19th-century Bunyoro-Kitara: "But there were no accepted standard weights and measures." [Uzoigwe 1972, p. 447] Given general pattern of increasing complexity through time in the region [Taylor_Robertshaw 2000, pp. 17-19] , it seems reasonable to infer that that this statement applies to preceding centuries as well.


Geometrical Measurement System:
Absent
[900, 1449]

In reference to 19th-century Bunyoro-Kitara: "But there were no accepted standard weights and measures." [Uzoigwe 1972, p. 447] Given likely continuity in economic matters between this period and preceding centuries (Uzoigwe [1972: 427] specifically notes that the Babito "do not seem to have introduced any fundamental economic changes" or "any revolutionaty social reorganization"), it seems reasonable to infer that that this statement applies to preceding centuries as well.


Area Measurement System:
Absent
[900, 1449]

In reference to 19th-century Bunyoro-Kitara: "But there were no accepted standard weights and measures." [Uzoigwe 1972, p. 447] Given general pattern of increasing complexity through time in the region [Taylor_Robertshaw 2000, pp. 17-19] , it seems reasonable to infer that that this statement applies to preceding centuries as well.:♠ Volume ♣ inferred absent



Warfare Variables (Military Technologies)
Fortifications
Military use of Metals
Projectiles
Handheld weapons
Animals used in warfare
Armor
Naval technology

Economy Variables (Luxury Goods)

Coding in Progress.
Power Transitions
Coding in Progress.