Annabelle M. - Western Empires

By Annabelle Me.
  • Jan 1, 1230

    Ghana Empire

    Ghana Empire
    Ghana was so rich that its dogs wore golden collars, and its horses, which were adorned with silken rope halters, slept on plush carpets. Sudiata took over Ghana. Sudiata took control over salt and gold trades.
  • Jan 1, 1231

    Mali

    Mali
    Caravan routes have passed through Mali since A.D. 300. Most of Mali, in West Africa, lies in the Sahara. The Empire of Mali was established around 1235 CE. It began to lose power in the 1400s and fully collapsed in 1600 CE.
  • Jan 1, 1375

    Songhai

    Songhai
    It is located at in Western Africa south of the Sahara dessert. The Songhai Empire was the largest and last of the three major empires to emerge in West Africa. It was founded 1375.