How did Nzinga first engage with the Portuguese?
As an ambassador
As a trader
As a warrior
As a captive
Answer
As an ambassador, Nzinga initially sought diplomatic relations with the Portuguese to gain access to firearms and forge alliances against rival African kingdoms. However, her dealings with the Portuguese were marked by tension and conflict as she confronted their attempts at territorial expansion and religious conversion, leading her to eventually become a fierce opponent of Portuguese influence in the region.
Africa's Warrior Queen: The Untold Story of Nzinga of Ndongo and Matamba
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