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500
The state of Ghana is created
Early settlers start to create an organized government state called Ghana -
700
Christianity Spreads to Africa
Through long distance trade, Christian followers spread their religion to African kingdoms such as Axum -
869
The Zanj Revolt
African slaves revolt against their muslim owners in the largest slave rebellion at the time. -
1000
The Bantu peoples settle in most parts of Africa
The Bantu migrations end and Africa is almost completely settled -
1000
Muslim merchants travel to the Swahili states
Merchants get attracted to the coastal states and travel to trade various goods. -
1100
The height of Ghana
The kingdom of Ghana reaches peak prominence and wealth -
Period: 1230 to 1255
The reign of Sundiata
The creator of the Mali emperor -
1235
Sundiata expands the small Mali empire
Sundiata expands the power of the empire increasing the states power and wealth -
1300
The collapse of the Kingdom of Ghana
Attacks from nomadic peoples weakened the state until it eventually collapsed -
Period: 1300 to 1505
The high point of the Kilwa states
The Kilwa peoples become controlled by the Portuguese which brings them great wealth and prosperity. -
Period: 1312 to 1337
The reign of Mansa Musa
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1325
Pilgrimage to Mecca
Mansa Musa goes on a trip to mecca and brings the Islamic religion back to Africa and Mali -
1500
African Slave Trade Goes Worldwide
African slave trade becomes popular in Europe and large intercontinental trade routes are created for slave trade.
