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Period: 100 to 200
Camels introduced for trade in the Sahara
This is important because it allowed for trade to be carried out more efficiently, allowing more goods to be traded. -
300
Origins of the kingdom of Ghana
This is important because Ghana would become a powerhouse in its region, it also participated in global trade. -
Period: 600 to 700
Islam spreads across North Africa
This is important because Islam is still a major part of African culture today. -
1000
Ghana at height of its power
This is important because Ghana was one of the largest African kingdoms at this time. -
1100
Almoravid movement in the Sahara
This is important because this movement would eventually lead to the Almohadis eventually spreading Islam In Africa. -
1200
Rise of the empire of Mali
This is important because Mali was one of the kingdoms that replaced Ghana and would become very rich. -
1260
Death of Sundiata; earliest stone buildings at Zimbabwe; Lalibela rules in Ethiopia; Yoruba culture flourishes at Ile-lfe
The death of sundiata is important because he was the first ruler of Mali and was influential for them.
The stone buildings in Zimbabwe are important because it shows the advancement of society.
Lalibela’s rule in Ethiopia is important because he built churches in Ethiopia.
Yoruba culture flourishing is important because it was a very artistic society that we still have artifacts from. We can learn a lot from these people’s work. -
1300
Mali at its height; Kanem empire is a rival
This is important because at its height Mali was an incredibly rich empire that participated in global trade. -
1324
Pilgrimage of Mansa Musa
This is important because his pilgrimage would show Mali’s wealth to the Arab world. -
1400
Flourishing of cities of Timbuktu and Jenne; Ethiopian Christian kingdom; Swahili cities flourish on East African coast
The flourishing of the cities was important because a city like Timbuktu was a major center for Muslim learning.
The Ethiopian Christian kingdom is important because it maintained Christianity in that portion of Africa even though Islamics surrounded it.
The flourishing of Swahili states was important because these cities contributed to global trade. -
Period: 1417 to 1431
Last Chinese trade voyages to east Africa
This is important because now Africa would not trade directly with China, it would happen with either Islamic or Indian middlemen. -
1500
Songhay empire flourishes; Benin at height of power
The Songhay empire flourishing is important because they controlled Timbuktu and where a vital component of African trade.
The Height of power for Benin is important because Benin controlled much of Africa and would also impress the Portuguese who came to Africa.
