Kingdom Of Kongo Flashcards
1
Q
What does Jaga mean?
A
The generic term used to reference rebellious people outside of the sphere of Portugese influence. They were not an ethnic group, but those who challenged central power in Kongo
2
Q
What does Kanda mean?
A
Kongolese Lineage (usually matrilineal) / ruling houses of Kongo
3
Q
What is the Manikongo
A
The title of the ruler of Kongo
4
Q
What is Mbanza?
A
A town in Kongo
5
Q
What does Mbanza Kongo mean
A
The capital of Kongo, It means “Town of Kongo” before it was renamed by the Portuguese as Sao Salvador
6
Q
What is Mwissikongo
A
The aristocracy of the kingdom of Kongo
7
Q
What is the Nzimbu?
A
The shell currency of Kongo
8
Q
What is Vata?
A
Village in Kikongo. There was a clear distinction between the vata and mbanza in Kongolese society
