Africa

African Empires by: Dania Mohammad

By DaniaOneD13
  • The capital of Ghana was established.
    Jan 1, 600

    The capital of Ghana was established.

  • Period: Jan 1, 600 to

    The African Empires

  • The people of Ghana stopped farming and started trading ivory, slaves and gold with Arabs.
    Jan 1, 610

    The people of Ghana stopped farming and started trading ivory, slaves and gold with Arabs.

  • The last king of Ghana was defeated.
    Jan 1, 1235

    The last king of Ghana was defeated.

    Sumanguru tried to regain Ghana's honor in 1203 but had no luck. Mali arose with power and took over the empire of Ghana.
  • Sundiata became king of Mali.
    Jan 1, 1236

    Sundiata became king of Mali.

    He was known to be a magician and warrior.
  • Mansa Musa, Sundiata's grand nephew, became leader or Mali.
    Jan 1, 1307

    Mansa Musa, Sundiata's grand nephew, became leader or Mali.

    He was well known as the kindest and wealthiest Muslim leader of Mali.
  • In 1324, Mansa Musa went to Mecca to preform Hajj.
    Jan 1, 1324

    In 1324, Mansa Musa went to Mecca to preform Hajj.

    In returen, he got gold, slaves, and a whole lot of reputation. Because he gave gifts, he was known as the kindest most wealthiest leader of Mali.
  • Mansa Musa died.
    Jan 1, 1332

    Mansa Musa died.

  • Sunni Ali came to rule the Songhai empire.
    Jan 1, 1464

    Sunni Ali came to rule the Songhai empire.

    The Malian armies were defeated and was ruled by the most powerful leader of the Middle East, Sunni Ali.
  • Askia Muhammad came to power.
    Jan 1, 1493

    Askia Muhammad came to power.

    He was know as Songhai's most brilliant leader. He wanted education and to improve the armies, the towns people provided more soldiers, with his demand, of course.
  • Asika also did Hajj.
    Jan 1, 1497

    Asika also did Hajj.

    Just like Mansa Musa, he came back with people to help prosper his empire. Doctors, architechts scientists, and scholars to help him improve in his religeon. Songhai grew to be a great empire.
  • Morocco and Spain invaded Songhai.

    Morocco and Spain invaded Songhai.

    The empire was the last, and the greatest, to rule in Africa.
  • The King of Ghana converted to Islam.

    The King of Ghana converted to Islam.

    He taxed goods coming in the empire, and collected money for protection.