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Period: 100 to 200
Camels introduced for trade in the Sahara
They were mainly traded along the southern edge because they could not live in humid forests. The Sahara became a main point for the trade -
300
Origins of Ghana
Was named after their ruler and came to power for taxing salt and gold within its borders. -
Period: 600 to 700
Islam Spread across North America
peacefully spread through North America sue to merchants and travelers instead of the common way of battles. -
1000
Ghana hits peak
Ghana was filled with gold and salt mines and greatly expanding its borders and it hit its peak power -
1100
Almoravid Movement in Sahara
In 1076 Almoravid troops attacked Ghana and greatly weakened their power. -
1200
Rise of Mali empire
Arose in the 13th century, the societies foundation was found upon agriculture -
1260
Death of Sundita
He started the empire of Mali and was often known as the “lion prince” and his legacy was told through oral stories -
1300
Mali at its Peak
Under the rule of Mansa Musa and they had a new rival of the Kanem empire. -
1324
Pilgrimage of Mansa Musa
The Pilgrimage of Mansa Musa to Mecca in 1324 made him understand the Muslim World and he brought an architect from Muslim Spain to build mosques. -
1400
The cities of Timbuktu and Jenne flourish
Cities had commercial exchange which made them both flourish greatly. -
1431
Last Chinese trade Voyages to East Africa
Chinese ports send goods to Africa for a long time but the Chinese stopped this contest in 1431 and started to receive imports from Arab ships and Indian traders -
1500
Songhay empire flourishes
the Kingdom followed Mali and reached its height under the rule of Sunni Ali.
