The Portuguese Take Control Part 2- the 1620-1631 Civil War

The Portuguese Take Control Part 2- the 1620-1632 Civil War

Why was there a Civil War?

• Rusere died in 1620 and left no clear succession.

• War broke out between his two most powerful chiefs as they fought for control of the throne.

• These two men were Kapararidze, Rusere's brother, and Rusere's son, called Mavura Mhande.

Multiple Choice

What is a civil war?

• A war fought between the people of the same country

• A war fought between two countries.

• A debate with lots of civility.

• A fight between civil servants

Multiple Choice

What's another word, besides civil war, for the type of struggle for power going on between Mavura and his uncle Kapararidze?

• Civil War

• War

• Succession Dispute

• Debate

How did the Portuguese use the Civil War to their advantage?

• The war raged on between Mavura and his uncle Kapararidze for nine long years.

• In 1629 Mavura turned to the Portuguese for help in deposing his uncle. He became a Christian and promised the Portuguese the right to establish trading posts and mission stations in the Mutapa State.

• He took a Christian name: Felipe.

Open Ended

What is your Christian name?

• Mavura Mhande Felipe decisively defeated his uncle in battle in 1631 and became Monomutapa.

• With Potuguese assistance he ruled with absolute authority and power for the rest of his reign.

• He also swore allegiance to the King of Portugal and so the Mutapa Empire became a vassal of Portugal. They now paid tax to the King of Portugal.

Multiple Choice

True or False: When Mavura Mhande Felipe swore allegiance to the Portuguese crown the Mutapa lost their independence?

• True

• False

Results of the 1620-1631 Civil War

• Mavura Mhande Felipe became the undisputed ruler of the Mutapa

• The Mutapa State and Empire became vassals of Portugal.

• The Portuguese set up the first European mission and trading stations in the interior of Africa.

• The Mutapa State was open for Portuguese settlement.

Multiple Choice

What is a missionary?

• A person on a mission

• A type of weapon

• An average person

• Someone who goes out to spread their religion.

Multiple Choice

What is a missionary?

• A person on a mission

• A type of weapon

• An average person

• Someone who goes out to spread their religion.