Queen Nzinga part 8: Later Years and Legacy

Queen Enzinga, after regaining her lands post-war, focused on cultural and economic growth in Matamba. She resettled former enslaved people and promoted education. Concerned about her legacy, she named her sister Cambo as her successor. Enzinga's legacy is complex; she is seen as a symbol of freedom in Angola but faced racist and misogynistic depictions in Western narratives. Historians now view her as a skilled politician and military leader, comparable to European rulers of her time.

What was one of Queen Enzinga's significant reforms after the war?

• She banned all trade with Europe.

• She focused on military expansion.

• She made Matamba an economic gateway.

• She isolated her kingdom from neighbors.

Who did Queen Enzinga choose as her successor?

• A Portuguese ally

• Her daughter

• Her sister Cambo

• A council member

How is Queen Enzinga remembered in Angola?

• As a warrior queen and protector

• As a peaceful negotiator

• As a symbol of colonial power

• As a European ally

How did Western narratives often depict Queen Enzinga?

• As a skilled diplomat

• As a peaceful reformer

• As a benevolent ruler

• As a brutal and unnatural figure

What comparison is made between Queen Enzinga and European rulers?

• She was less effective than them.

• She was more religiously tolerant.

• She was more peaceful than them.

• She was depicted more harshly due to racism.

What was one of Queen Enzinga's key military strategies?

• Relying solely on European allies

• Holding her own against Portuguese forces

• Focusing on naval battles

• Avoiding all conflicts

Which English monarch is Queen Enzinga compared to?

• Queen Victoria

• Queen Elizabeth I

• Queen Mary I

• Queen Anne