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Mar 14, 800
Songhai
dates:800-1591
people involved: Suni Ali, Askia Muhammad
Description: Songhai started as a city in Mali but soon spurred into it's own empire. In 1591, Songhai fell to the Moroccan army because they had better weapons and gunpowder.
Significance: They had a very disciplined army that was able to capture Timbuktu.
Source: pgs. 361-363 "World History: Our Human Story" -
Mar 14, 1000
Mali
Dates:1000-1500
people involved: Sundiata, Mansa Musa
Description: Because of the decline of Ghana, Mali rose as an empire notable for Mansa Musa, who went on the great hajj.
Significance: Mali is significant because they controlled much of West-Africa's gold-for-salt exchange.
Source: pgs. 359-361 "World History: Our Human Story" -
Mar 14, 1200
Great Zimbabwe
Dates:1200-1450
people involved: Bantu speaking people, Shona people, Portuguese soldiers
Description: Great Zimbabwe was a walled city built around 1200 AD in the modern-day nation of Zimbabwe.
Significance: Great Zimbabwe is significant for being the largest human construction in sub-Saharan Africa until modern day.
Source: pgs. 369-371 "World History: Our Human Story" -
Mar 14, 1368
Ming China
Dates:1368-1644
People involved: Zhu Yuanzhang, Zheng He
Description: Under the Ming Dynasty, the Mongols were ousted from the country, and China prospered. Taxes were reduced, and harvests were bountiful.
Significance: Ming China was known for it's Porcelain vases and plates, which Europeans simply called "China".
Source: pgs. 384-385 "World History: Our Human Story" -
Mar 14, 1526
Mughal
Dates:1526-1750
People involved: Babur, Akbar the great
Description: The Mughal empire was an empire known for it's architecture. Under Akbar the great, policies of tolerance and inclusion were enforced, meaning non Muslims no-longer had to pay a tax.
Significance: The Mughal empire is significant for the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built by Akbar's grandson, Jahan, who built it to honor his wife that died very young.
Source: pgs. 381-383 "World History: Our Human Story"