Kongo's Religion and Politics in the 16th Century

Catholic Christianity

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The branch of Christianity that was appealing to Kongo kings for power legitimacy.

The acceptance of a ruler's authority by their subjects, often supported by religion.

Spiritual beliefs of Kongo that included a concept similar to the Creator God.

A large city in Kongo with over 50,000 inhabitants in the 1480s.

The practice of capturing and selling enslaved people, significant in Kongo's economy.

The ruler of Kongo in the early 1500s who promoted literacy and education.

The ability to read and write, promoted by Kongo's rulers for better relations with Europe.

Established along African coasts, facilitating trade and influence in the 16th century.

Currency used in trade which became dominated by European powers.

A battle in 1665 where Dutch forces defeated Kongo, causing civil instability.

Located north of the Malebo Pool with fertile soil and valuable resources.

Kongo profited from trade including international dealings and interactions.

Brought literacy and state bureaucracies to Kongo, enhancing governance.

Traders who circumvented Kongo's monopolies, impacting its economy.

A period when Kongo's independence diminished due to trade dependence on Europeans.

One of the empires that pressured Kongo during the 16th to 19th centuries.

The persistence of pre-1800 Kongo institutions under new European rule.

Arrival in Kongo in 1483, offering immediate material wealth benefits to kings.

Became involved in the Atlantic trade, particularly in Lower Congo in the 1600s.

A period of internal conflict in Kongo following defeats and decline.

Included trade connections, military strength, and resource wealth in Kongo.

Emerged along East Africa's coast, impacting trade routes and cultural exchange.

Kings of Kongo who initially benefited from Portuguese trade.

Growing reliance on European trade for sustenance and slave exchanges.

Kongo shared trade and cultural connections with the Mali Empire.

How Kongo used its fertile lands and mineral wealth for trade benefits.

Refers to the rich agricultural land supporting its population and economy.

A spiritual figure in Kongolese beliefs akin to the Creator God in Christianity.

Important trade paths connecting Kongo with other regions across the Sahara.