Question 1

How did the Kingdom of Kongo fall?

Accepted Answer

The Kingdom of Kongo began to fall in 1483 when Diogo Cão landed on the shores of Africa to claim the right of Portugal on African land which he believed was a divine right.

Question 2

Who introduced Christianity to the Kingdom of Kongo

Accepted Answer

Nzinga a Nkuwu introduced Christianity to the Kingdom of Kongo following contact with the Portuguese. He spent 4 years in Europe studying Christianity and by 1491, Nzinga a Nukuwu and the ruler of the province of Sayo were baptised. Nzinga a Nukuwu took the Christian name of João I. João I died in 1509 and was succeeded by his son Mvemba a Nzinga with the Christian name of Afonso. Afonso I went on to establish Christianity as the state religion of the Kingdom of Kongo.

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Kingdom of Kongo (1390 – 1857): Origins, Birth & Trade