Scattered Facts
Current day name for the Ndongo and Matamba Kingdoms
Angola
What did the Portuguese want involving Africa?
They wanted to control the trade of African people
Who did she fight against for her people's freedom
the Portuguese
Her legacy continued on and she was known for being a _______
Ruthless Ruler
Name of Nzingas new Kingdom
Matamba
Result of her demands
An end to slave raids in her kingdom
What is Nzinga remembered for
Her political and diplomatic acumen, as well as her military
By _____, Nzinga was left without allies
1629
What is the name of the Portuguese governor
Joao Correia Sousa
How did she become Queen
Queen Nzinga’s first name
Ana
What did the Portuguese theorize about Nzinga
They theorized that she was involved in the death of her brother.
Name of BOTH Kingdoms she ruled in her life
Ndongo and Matamba