Luanda - City Sights

Agostinho Neto Mausoleum

The Neto Mausoleum is at the center of what complex?

Agostinho Neto Cultural Center

Most architects say the Neto Mausoleum was built in what style?

Brutalist

During construction, some Luandas called Neto's Mausoleum what?

Sputnik

Officially, how long did Neto serve as Angola's first president?

1975 - 1979

Angolans celebrate Agostinho Neto's birthday on what day?

September 17

What Nigerian author wrote a poem in honor of Agostinho Neto?

Chinua Achebe

What island has a hospital and airport named after Neto?

Cape Verde

The Soviet Union gave Neto what award in the 1970s?

Lenin Peace Prize

What nation is rumored to have helped construct the Neto Mausoleum?

North Korea

What poem by Neto inspired his mausoleum's architects?

"The Pathway to the Stars"

Fortaleza de São Miguel

Saint Michael defeats Satan's army in what Biblical book?

Revelation

Portugal's São Miguel Island is in what island chain?

Azores

Fort São Miguel has a statue dedicated to which European explorer?

Vasco da Gama

What weapons were first placed around Fort São Miguel?

Canons

From 1938 - 1958, what was Fort São Miguel?

The Museum of Angola

Why is there a statue of Diogo Cão in Fort São Miguel?

He was the first Portuguese sailor to discover Angola

Construction on Fort São Miguel dates back to what century?

16th century

Before Angolan independence, who resided in Fortress São Miguel?

The Portuguese Commander-in-Chief

In 1958, Fort São Miguel became Angola's what?

Museum of the Armed Forces

When the Dutch took over, what did they rename Fort São Miguel?

Fort Aardenburgh

Museu da Moeda

How do you reach the Museu da Moeda?

Walk down a flight of stairs

The Museu da Moeda is along what chic shopping street?

Avenida 4 de Fevereiro

What does the Portuguese word "moeda" translate to?

Currency

What was Angola's currency between 1914 - 1928 and 1958 - 1977?

Escudo

What was the title of Dr. Toby Green's book on the West African slave trade?

A Fistful of Shells

Who was the Angolan president when the Museu da Moeda opened?

José Eduardo dos Santos

What's the name of the Angolan currency introduced in 1999?

Kwanza

The Museu da Moeda is located next to what building?

The National Bank of Angola

Museu da Moeda allows visitors to lift a gold bar weighing how much?

12.4 kg

What does "nzimbu" refer to?

A shell used in pre-colonial currency