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Ghana
The people of Ghana learned how to work with iron and how to use iron tools. The picture below is a picture of Ghana capital city Accra, Ghana. -
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Ghana
Their population increased because farmers and herders could produce plenty of food. The picture below is a picture of a hotel in Accra, Ghana -
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Mali
A harsh ruler conquered Mali. The picture below is a picture of Mali's capital city. -
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Songhai
Songhai participated in the same trade that had made Ghana and Mali so rich. -
Jan 1, 1050
Ghana
The exchange of gold and salt sometimes followed a specific process called silent barter. The picture below is a picture of a house in Accra, Ghana. -
Jan 1, 1230
Mali
Mali's rise to power began under a ruler named Sundiata. -
Jan 1, 1312
Mali
Mali's famous rule was a Muslim named Mansa Musa. -
Jan 1, 1312
Songhai
In the 1300s Mansa Musa conquered Songhai adding lands to his empire. -
Jan 1, 1375
Songhai
Songhai expansion was led by Sunni Ali who became ruler of the Songhai. The picture below is a picture of Songhai Center Benin, Africa
