Mutapa State Decline

What were some factors that contributed to the decline of the Mutapa State?

• Peace treaties, economic prosperity, and technological advancements.

• Droughts, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions.

• Internal conflicts, external invasions, and the slave trade.

• Political stability, military victories, and cultural achievements.

How did the arrival of the Portuguese impact the Mutapa State?

What role did internal conflicts play in the decline of the Mutapa State?

• Internal conflicts caused political instability and weakened central authority.

• Internal conflicts strengthened central authority and unity.

• Internal conflicts had no impact on the decline of the Mutapa State.

• Internal conflicts led to economic prosperity and growth.

Why did the Mutapa State struggle to resist Portuguese influence?

• Mutapa State had a stable and united leadership

• Mutapa State had advanced military technology

• Superior military technology and tactics by the Portuguese, along with internal divisions within the Mutapa leadership.

• Mutapa State had strong alliances with other African kingdoms

What were the consequences of the decline of the Mutapa State?