1001 Space Earth Nature History First Civilisations Ancient Egypt Biblical Times Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Chinese, Japanese Civilisations Indian Civilisation African Civilisation The Early Americas The Rise of Islam The Middle Ages The Renaissance Civil War and Revolution The Industrial Revolution Two World Wars 20th-century Achievements Human World Science and Technology	Who was Shaka? Shaka was king of the Zulu people of South Africa. During the early 19th century, his strong army conquered the neighbouring peoples, creating a large empire.   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: History Chapter: African Civilisation