Queen Nzinga part 7: Embracing Christianity and a Peace Agreement at Last

Zynga expanded her territory by capturing lands and forming alliances, notably with the Dutch, which involved the slave trade. She engaged in conflicts with the Portuguese, forming an Afro-Dutch alliance to counter them. Despite setbacks, she regained control over significant regions. Zynga converted to Christianity to gain legitimacy and sought diplomatic ties with Rome. After years of conflict, a peace treaty with Portugal was established, recognizing her rule and returning some lands.

What was Nzinga's primary goal in forming an alliance with the Dutch?

• To gain access to European goods

• To create an Afro-Dutch alliance against the Portuguese

• To establish a trade monopoly

• To expand her territory further north

Which region did Nzinga successfully recapture during her military campaigns?

• Matamba

• Ndongo

• Kwanzaa River

• Luanda

What happened to Nzinga's sisters during the conflict with the Portuguese?

• They were given high positions in Nzinga's court

• They led a rebellion against Nzinga

• They were sent to Europe for safety

• They were captured by the Portuguese

How did Nzinga attempt to legitimize her rule in the eyes of Europeans?

• By increasing trade with the Dutch

• By expanding her military forces

• By returning to the Christian faith

• By forming alliances with neighboring kingdoms

What was the reaction of Nzinga's courtiers to her incorporation of Christian rituals?

• They were indifferent to the changes

• They immediately converted to Christianity

• There was resistance among her courtiers

• They fully supported her decision

What was the fate of the temples of those who resisted Nzinga's Christian conversion efforts?

• They were converted into Christian churches

• They were burned down

• They were preserved as historical sites

• They were relocated to a different region

What was a significant outcome of the peace treaty between Nzinga and the Portuguese?

• Nzinga gained control over Luanda

• The Portuguese recognized Nzinga as the ruler of Ndongo

• Nzinga ceded all her lands to the Portuguese

• The Dutch withdrew their support from Nzinga