Queen Nzinga part 5: Problems with the Portuguese

The transcript details the conflict between Enzinga and the Portuguese in the early 17th century. Enzinga sought to build on the Treaty of 1621 but faced demands from the Portuguese for the return of escaped slaves. A stalemate ensued, with Enzinga refusing to become a vassal. Rebellions arose, and Enzinga's forces were eventually defeated, leading to her retreat. Despite setbacks, Enzinga used spiritual and political strategies to rally support and exploit divisions among the Endongan people, attempting to negotiate peace.

What was the main reason for the initial stalemate between Enzinger and the Portuguese?

• Disagreement over trade routes

• Territorial disputes

• Demand for the return of soldiers and slaves

• Conflict over religious beliefs

How did Enzinger's refusal to become a vassal of Portugal affect her leadership?

• It strengthened her position among all nobles

• It led to her immediate defeat

• It undermined her leadership but also gained her support from some nobles

• It resulted in a peace treaty with Portugal

What strategic decision did Enzinger make during her retreat?

• She abandoned her army to save herself

• She sought an alliance with another European power

• She fortified the Kendonga Islands with trenches and caves

• She decided to surrender to the Portuguese

What was the Portuguese's main objective during their pursuit of Enzinger?

• To establish a new trade route

• To recapture enslaved people

• To capture Enzinger herself

• To negotiate a peace treaty

What event led to the Portuguese needing to replace their puppet king?

• A diplomatic agreement with Enzinger

• A rebellion by the common people

• A successful attack by Enzinger's forces

• The puppet king's unexpected death from smallpox

Why was the new leader, Nogla Hari, unpopular among the common people?

• He was a foreigner

• His mother had been enslaved, making his status uncertain

• He was not of royal lineage

• He imposed heavy taxes

How did Enzinger attempt to exploit the divide among the Endongan people?

• By opening negotiations for peace

• By offering them land

• By forming an alliance with another tribe

• By promising them freedom from taxes