Ghana, Mali, and Songhai ~Ursula

By Ursula T.
  • 300

    Ghana (3)

    Ghana (3)
    Ghana had silent barter.
  • 300

    Ghana (1)

    Ghana (1)
    Ghana controlled the trade system in Western Africa.
  • Jan 1, 1230

    Mali (3)

    Mali (3)
    According to legend, Mali’s rise to power began under a ruler named Sundiata.
  • Jan 1, 1300

    Songhai (2)

    Songhai (2)
    Mansa Musa conquered the Songhai, adding their lands to his empire.
  • Jan 1, 1324

    Mali (1)

    Mali (1)
    Layed along the upper Niger River. This area's fertile soil helped Mali grow.
  • Jan 1, 1324

    Mali (2)

    Mali (2)
    Mansa Musa left on a pilgrimage to Mecca
  • Jan 1, 1464

    Songhai (1)

    Songhai (1)
    Songhai participated in the same trade as Ghana and Mali so rich
  • Jan 1, 1464

    Songhai (3)

    Songhai (3)
    Sunni Ali encouraged everyone in his empire to work together as a result, he brought stability to Songhai.

  • Ghana (2)

    Ghana (2)
    Ghana was firmly in control of West Africa