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2350 BCE
Flood
This about a great flood that wiped out the world. There are a lot of detailed stories about God bringing a great flood that destroyed the whole world including Central Africa. The flood wiped out the whole world in 2350 BC. There are many African stories about a man named Tumbainot that was led and told by God to make an Ark and bring animals and his family on it. God did this because he created man and we were imperfect. -
1600 BCE
Sao Civilization.
Was the creation of the Sao Civilization. The Sao Civilization was a civilization in Central Africa that began in the 6th Century BCE. The Sao Civilization lived by the Chari river due to its water and resources. They are the earliest civilization to have left clear traces of their presence in the territory of modern Cameroon. They were known for their bronze sculptures and spears. They fell to the Yemenites in the 16th century. -
Period: 700 to 1480
Central Republic
In 700 AD, where the Central African Republic is today, different tribes came together and formed the Kanem Empire. Most of these tribes arrived for food, and began farming in the region. Most of them formed next to Lake Chad, for the drinking water and water for the plants. Going forward to 1480, the Sultanate of Bargirimi was created which was also around Lake Chad and was a large kingdom with much influence over the region. -
Period: 1300 to 1400
The kingdom of kongo
During the 1300s, the Kongo Kingdom was one of the most powerful and prosperous states in Central Africa. It was ruled by a king, or they called the king Manikongo, who had a complex political thing that included several levels of nobility, officials, and commoners. The kingdom was known for its skilled artisans, who produced intricate pottery, textiles, and iron tools, as well as its extensive trade networks.The Kongo Kingdom was also a center of Christianity. -
Period: 1400 to 1500
Portugese arrival
Portuguese explorers arrived in Angola, marking the beginning of their colonial presence in the region. The first Portuguese to arrive were Diogo Cão and his crew, who sailed down the Congo River in 1482 and established a trading post near the mouth of the river. The Portuguese were initially interested in Angola for its abundant natural resources, including ivory, gold, and slaves. -
Period: 1500 to
Trading Of Angola
Angola was an important center of trade for the Portuguese Empire. The Portuguese established several trading posts along the coast of Angola, which they used to trade with the local rulers for valuable commodities such as ivory, gold, and slaves. The Portuguese traded extensively with the Kingdom of Kongo, which was a major supplier of slaves and other goods. They also established a significant trade in copper, which was mined in the interior of Angola and traded. -
Golden age
In 1722 Bartholomew Roberts was killed by Cape Lopez at the age of 35. He had died from a gunshot to the throat while in battle with British Royal Navy warship Swallow and Captain Ogle. Bartholomew Roberts was known for being the most successful pirate of the Golden age. This was a significant event because it was seen as the end of the "golden age". His death leads to the hanging of 52 people from his crew, a few that were unfortunately self-inflicted which was in tribute to his death. -
Slave traders Muslim
In the 16th century, Muslim slave traders from the middle east arrived and began taking slaves for around 200 years until 1882 when the colonial period started. The colonial period saw many European superpowers rushing to claim land in Africa for themselves. The French ended up taking control of the region and established the French Congo, Chad, and Cameroon. -
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Territory
In 1890 Gabon was declared part of France's 4 territories just 4 years after it was occupied by France. Gabon was part of the region Kongo which was in battle with France which was overrun after the war. Jean-Hilaire Aubame who was a colonial and Léon M'Ba who became Gabon's first president lead Gabon into independence. As to how the country gained independence there is almost no information all that was recorded was the exact date it gained independence which was july 15th 1960. -
French forces
In the early 1900s prior to WW1, 3 of these countries attempted multiple rebellions against the French, one of which was the Kongo-Wara rebellion. These rebellions failed, and the French continued to have control up until WW2. After WW2, Africa was seen as no longer valuable and British and French forces left, leaving these countries as independent. -
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Gabon Independence
In 1964 Gabon elected its first president Léon m’ba. He was in the office from August 1960 to November 1967 which was 1 year and 188 days. He was also the prime minister during that period of time. Gabon gained independence; he was under attack by members of his own party. He solved this solution by imprisoning them so that they could not cause harm to him or his country. Léon m’ba stayed in power as president until his death in 1967, which led to the next election.