Language
What was the main language of the kingdom of Kongo?
Kikongo or Kongo
What does Kusanga mean?
To leap or jump
What part of Africa was the Kingdom of Kongo located in?
It was located in the western part of central Africa
The religion the Portuguese made the people of Kongo convert to...
Christianity
How long did the Kingdom of Kongo exist for?
It existed from 1390-1914
What distinguishes Kikongo from the other Bantu languages?
Kikongo was the earliest of the Bantu languages to be committed to Latin characters
What artifact looks very similar to a provident symbol in Christianity?
Crucifix
Being near the Atlantic ocean caused them to be colonized by?
The Portuguese
What important place of power for Christianity was put in the Kingdom?
The seat of power for the catholic bishop
What were the three main items they traded?
Ivory, copper, and cattle hides
Is Kikongo still spoken today?
Kikongo, while not as widely used as it once was due to colonization, is still spoken in parts of Angola.
What was the subject matter of most of the art created by the Kongo people?
The art of the Kongo people mainly centered around their lifestyle, people and later on Christianity after Portuguese colonization
How did the location of the Kingdom harm them?
Their location is how the Portuguese got to them so easily.
Why do you think the Portuguese let the kings keep their positions after converting?
To combined their cultures but that's also manipulative
What differentiates Kongo Christianity from Portuguese Christianity?
The Kongo people while having Christianity forced on them still were at least able to adapt it to fit their own beliefs.
What family of languages was Kikongo part of?
Kikongo was one of the Bantu languages
What is an Nkisi?
A statue, one of there important artifacts
What two geographical features was the Kingdom of Kongo next to?
The Congo river and the Atlantic ocean
How does modern day society see their artifacts?
As voodoo and objects of superstition
What type of government was used in the Kingdom of Kongo?
They had a monarchy
What are Bantu languages?
A series of languages spoken by people in the southern half of Africa
What does Sangamentos mean?
Festivals of people dancing in extravagant costumes, for celebrating their rulers/religious leaders
What continent was The Kingdom of Kongo closest to?
South America
Where can you find two of their important artifacts?
The Met Museum
What was the capital ?
The capital is Mabanza