Kingdom of Kongo and Great Zimbabwe Quiz

Where was the Kingdom of Kongo located?

• Rainforest South of the Congo River

• Desert North of the Nile

• Savannah East of the Sahara

• Mountains West of the Nile

What was a manikongo?

• Wise kings

• Tribal warriors

• Spiritual leaders

• Merchants

How did they expand their power?

• Through conquest, marriages, and treaties

• By building large armies

• Through trade and commerce

• By forming alliances with Europeans

How did the manikongo become wealthy?

• Through an organized tribute system

• By mining gold

• Through trade with Asia

• By taxing local markets

What were the people of the Kongo skilled at?

• Farming, metalworking, pottery, weaving

• Hunting, fishing, sailing, trading

• Writing, painting, sculpting, dancing

• Singing, storytelling, acting, crafting

How did they view the arrival of the Europeans?

• Opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding

• Threat to their sovereignty

• Chance to expand their territory

• Opportunity to trade goods

Who were the first Europeans to arrive in Kongo?

• Portuguese

• Spanish

• Dutch

• British

What did the Portuguese want from Kongo?

• Resources and slaves

• Land and territory

• Gold and silver

• Spices and textiles

Who were the people that established Great Zimbabwe?

• The Shona

• The Zulu

• The Maasai

• The Swahili

Why did they choose the area that they settled in?

• Climate and agricultural potential, located along a major trade route

• Proximity to the ocean

• Rich mineral resources

• Isolation from other tribes