Monarchs of Madagascar

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1. The kingdom of Imerina became the dominant political and military power on the great island of Madagascar towards the end of the 18th century. From which part of the island did the Imerina kingdom emerge? central plateau desert south eastern rainforest northwest savannah

2. The kings and queens of Imerina established fortified compounds, usually on hilltops, containing residences as well as ceremonial and military buildings. What is the Malagasy name given to these fortified compounds? tanguin fady rova laager

3. This man came to the throne of a small Merina kingdom in 1787 after the overthrow of his tyrannical uncle. He was able to unite the Merina kingdoms and established a capital at Antananarivo. Who was this king? Rainoharo Radama I Andrianampoinimerina Radama II

4. This man came to the throne in 1810 and is often called "the Great". He openly admired Napoleon and established his own professional army with the help of European officers. He welcomed missionaries and artisans and had a fondness for alcohol. Who was this king? Rakoto Ratefy Radama I Rakotobe

5. Royal justice was sometimes administered in the form of a "poison ordeal". What is the name given to this infamous poison ordeal of Madagascar? hasina tanguin fady filanjana

6. This woman reigned for 33 years and is notorious as Madagascar's "wicked queen". Who was this queen? Mary Rasoamieja Raketaka Ranavalona I Rangita

7. This man was prime minister of the kingdom for most of the 19th century. He wielded more power than the three queens to whom he was married. Who was he? Rainiharo Rakoto Rainilaiarivony Rakotobe

8. This widow of Radama II was placed on the throne immediately after her husband's murder. Her name means "chrysalis" in Malagasy. She reigned 1863-68. Who was she? Ranavalona III Rasoherina Rangita Ratefy

9. She was the first Christian monarch of the island and forbade the presence of the traditional charms and idols at her coronation ceremony. She too married the prime minister shortly after her accession. Who was she? Rasoherina Ramavo Ranavalona II Rabodo

10. This last Merina monarch was deposed in 1896 and died in exile in Algeria in 1917. Who was this last monarch of Madagascar? Queen Ranavalona III King Radama II King Rakotobe Queen Rangita