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300
Ghana
Ghana was colonized first in AD 300 by the Soninke. -
Jan 1, 800
Ghana
By 800 Ghana was in control of all of West Africa's trade routes... This was the peak of Ghana, and grew very rich. They traded items such as gold, salt, and other metals -
Jan 1, 1200
Ghana
Ghana's downfall occurred in 1200. This happened because of invasion, overgrazing, and internal rebellion. -
Jan 1, 1230
Mali
Sundiata made Mali an empire in the 1230s, conquering much land close by. He controlled the salt and gold trades. He died in 1255. -
Jan 1, 1300
Songhai
Songhai was conquered by Mansa Musa in the 1300's but won it's independence in the 1400's -
Period: Jan 1, 1312 to Jan 1, 1337
Mali
Mansa Musa ruled Mali from 1312 to 1337. He was the richest people in the world and is known for his legendary trip to Mecca, consisting of thousands of slaves and pounds of gold. -
Jan 1, 1464
Songhai
Sunni Ali unified Songhai in 1464 and died in 1492, ruling for 23 years. -
Jan 1, 1500
Mali
Near 1500, little of Mali was left from raids, invasions, and such. -
Songhai
Songhai fell to Morrocco in 1591. Their spears and swords were no match for the guns and cannons of the Morroccans.