Njinga Mbandi: African Queen of Ndongo and Matamba

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What was the response of Sir Charles James Napier to the custom of burning widows?

He remained neutral and did not take a stance.

He supported the custom and argued it was justified.

He condemned the custom and threatened to hang those involved. (correct)

He offered to trade goods in exchange for the widows' lives.

What was the motivation behind Jean-Talon's decree regarding bachelors?

To promote social cohesion and community engagement.

To punish single men for not marrying.

To reduce the number of men available for military service.

To increase the population of France. (correct)

What is the context of Napoleon's statement 'Power is my mistress'?

He was talking about his relationship with Joséphine.

He was describing his military strategy.

He was describing his desire for romantic love.

He was expressing his ambition for political power. (correct)

Which of the following historical figures resisted Dutch and Spanish expansion?

Njinga Mbandi Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the storming of the Bastille?

It was a protest against the monarchy and feudalism. Signup and view all the answers

What is the common theme among the quotes and events mentioned?

Colonialism and Imperialism. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of Jean Talon's initiative 'Les filles'?

To increase the population of New France through female immigration Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about Kateri Tekakwitha's quote 'Jesus, I love you.'?

She was a devout Christian. Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with founding the Illuminati?

Adam Weishaupt Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist is known for his classification of humans into five races?

Johann Friedrich Blumenbach Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the famous book written by Adam Smith?

The Wealth of Nations Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with developing the first vaccine for smallpox?

Edward Jenner Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the concept that suggests the market will self-correct?

The Invisible Hand Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first Indigenous woman from North America to be named a saint by the Catholic Church?

Kateri Tekakwitha Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of Lord William Bentinck's reforms in India?

To impose a ban on Sati Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote about the idea of 'Pox Parties' among Turkish peasants?

Lady Mary Wortley Montagu Signup and view all the answers

Who wanted to make tax reforms and eliminate waste in France?

Jacques Necker Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Committee of Public Safety?

To root out and kill enemies of the people Signup and view all the answers

Who was the head of the Committee of Public Safety?

Maximilien Robespierre Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Flight to Varenne?

The attempt to flee was discovered and they were captured Signup and view all the answers

Who advocated for republican ideals and was a supporter of the radical working class?

Jean-Paul Marat Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Declaration of Pillnitz?

It urged European nations to unify against France and restore the monarchy Signup and view all the answers

Who was saved from being sent to the guillotine because of Robespierre's death?

Josephine Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of Napoleon's use of cannons on the mob in Paris?

Napoleon's career was saved Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Tennis Court Oath?

It was where the National Assembly was formed Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the National Assembly?

To push for a constitutional monarchy and more civil rights Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Historical Figures

Njinga Mbandi: Known as the "Double Queen" of Ndongo and Matamba, resisted Dutch and Spanish expansion, skilled in diplomacy, espionage, and warfare.
Akbar: Promoted assimilation and absorption of Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist culture and tradition in the Mughal Empire.
Lord William Bentinck: Governor-general of Bengal, imposed a ban on Sati, defended as a way to improve and modernize Indian life.
Catherine the Great: Enlightened despot, educated and cultured ruler, patron of the arts, expanded Russian territory.
Jean Talon: Encouraged the sponsorship of women by Louis XIV to increase the population of New France.
Kateri Tekakwitha: First Indigenous woman from North America to be named a saint by the Catholic Church, orphaned and later taken in by Jesuit priests.
George Simpson: Controlled ¾ of Canada's wealth, known as the "Little Emperor" of Hudson Bay, had many Metis mistresses before marrying.
Adam Smith: First to articulate the foundation of modern capitalism and the free market, wrote "The Wealth of Nations."
Edward Jenner: Founded the first vaccine for smallpox using cowpox, became rich after publication.
Adam Weishaupt: Founder of the Illuminati, discontent with Freemason ideals, lost his job after being exposed as an Illuminati member.
Johann Friedrich Blumenbach: Classified humans into five races: Caucasian, Mongolian, Ethiopian, American, and Malay, considered Caucasians the most beautiful race.
Lady Mary Wortley Montagu: Noted the idea of Pox Parties among Turkish peasants, wife of the British Consul in Constantinople.
Carl Linnaeus: Father of modern taxonomy, developed a biological definition of species.
John Ray: Contributed to the biological definition of species.

French Revolution

Maximilien Robespierre: Head of the Committee of Public Safety, dedicated to rooting out and killing enemies of the people, eventually executed.
Abbe Sieyes: Pamphleteer on the third estate, supported the revolution, refused a directory position, and believed the revolution had failed.
National Assembly: Popular with the people, pushed for a constitutional monarchy, more power for legislative assemblies, and guarantee of rule of law and human rights.
Napoleon Code: Got rid of special status for privileged classes, protected property and family, and established equality before the law and taxation.
Tennis Court Oath: Where the National Assembly was formed, led by Mirabeau.
Committee of Public Safety: Took over as the main governing party after the political system was ineffective, led to the execution of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette.
Mirabeau: Led the National Assembly.
The Flight to Varennes: Louis XVI and his family attempted to flee Paris, but failed.
Declaration of Pillnitz: Austria urged European nations to unify against France, seen as a threat to French sovereignty.
Jean-Paul Marat: Journalist, supported the radical working class, advocated for republican ideals, and became a martyr after being stabbed to death in a bath.
Georges Danton: Advocated for the republic, important in the purge of the Assembly, eventually executed for not being radical enough.
Josephine: Fell in love with Napoleon, eventually married him, had affairs, and was divorced.
Ney: One of Napoleon's marshals, joined Napoleon to command the Old Guard at the Battle of Waterloo, charged with treason.
Talleyrand: Unknown.
Third Coalition: Unknown.
Corps system: Unknown.
Mikhail Kutuzov: Unknown.
Whiff of Grapeshot: Saved Napoleon's career, used cannons to put down a mob in Paris.
Sir Charles James Napier: Quoted on the British custom of hanging those involved in sati.
Jean-Talon: Quoted on punishing bachelors who didn't marry within 15 days of arriving in France.
Kateri Tekakwitha: Quoted on loving Jesus.
Napoleon: Quoted on power being his mistress, loved Josephine, and was known as the head of the French army.

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Learn about Njinga Mbandi, the 'Double Queen' of Ndongo and Matamba in modern-day Angola. Discover her skills in diplomacy, espionage, and warfare, as well as her interactions with European colonizers.