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Period: 500 to Jan 1, 1200
Ghana Trading Empire
The time period is when Ghana was a trading giant in the mediveal world. -
Period: 527 to 565
Justinian I's Reign
The reign of Justinian I, the ruler of the Byzantine Empire. -
570
Prophet Muhammad is Born
The great prophet known as Muhammad is born. -
Jan 1, 610
Muhammad Named Prophet
Muhammad was called upon by Allah to be a prophet for his culture. -
Jan 1, 632
Muhammad's Final Pilgramage
Muhammad makes his final pilgramage at 62. -
Jan 1, 632
Muhammad's Death
Muhammad dies at 62 due to a mysterious illness. He was a religous ruler that changed the Muslims. -
Period: Jan 1, 634 to Jan 1, 644
Muslims Conquest
Muslims conquer Syria, Jerusalem, Egypt, Persia, and Iraq in this long regin of counquer. -
Mar 20, 674
Muslims Lose Battle at Constantinople
The Muslim Empire fights a valiant battle at Constantinople, but lose. -
Period: Jan 1, 700 to
Trans-saharan trade
Many goods were traded along the Sahara Desert in Africa. This is what made Ghana such a huge empire. It was a central point for trade. -
Jan 1, 1000
Byzantine Empire at Peak
The Byzantine Empire found its golden age here. There were many public works all over the city to make it lush and beautiful. -
Jan 1, 1100
Ghana Dominates Trade Routes
Ghana is the main empire behind all the trade routes in the Trans-saharan trade. -
Period: Jan 1, 1250 to Jan 1, 1400
Mali
This is when the empire of Ghana flourished in West Africa. -
Jan 1, 1312
Mansa Musa
This man made a pilgramage to Makkah bringing many riches along with hime. It is said that he brought 100 camels along with two tons of gold, and 500 slaves, each carrying a gold staff. -
Mar 20, 1453
The Turks Counquer Constantinople
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Jan 1, 1470
Islam in West Africa
Islam was spread to West Africa, and it is thriving there. -
Period: to Jan 1, 1150
Africa Golden Age
This was a time where Africa truly thrived in the medival world. Trade flourished and the cities had many people.