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500
Beginning of Ghana's Trading Empire
Nok uses iron tools
Iron farming utensils --> increased farming productions --> increased populations --> grow into cities --> trade (civilization) -
570
Muhammed's Birth
Muhammed was born in Makkah. His mom sent him to live with a nomad family. He was the starter of the religion of Islam. -
Jan 1, 600
Eastern Roman Empire - Now Known As The Byzantine Empire (600 CE - 800 CE)
Eastern Roman Empire --> Byzantine Empire -
Mar 16, 600
600 - 900 CE
Spread of Islam in Africa -(700)-
Muslims settle in Kumbi -(Muslims settle in Kumbi)- -
Jan 1, 610
Muhammed's Marriage
Muhammed (25 years old) got married to Khadijah. They had children, but only Fatimah had children, which continued their bloodline. -
Jan 1, 613
Muhammed's Followers
Muhammed preached to other Makkans. He started to have followers called Muslims. -
Jan 1, 622
Muhammed's Journey: The Hijrah
Muhammed and his followers left on a journey called the "Hijrah". This became the first year in the Muslim calendar. -
Jan 1, 624
Muslims VS. Makkans
There were a lot of fighting between the Muslims and the Makkans. -
Jan 1, 632
Muhammed's Last Pilgrimage
Muhammed led his last pilgrimage. In Mukkah, he delivered his Last Sermon. He told Muslims to be faithful to their community and be kind to others. -
Jan 1, 634
Islamic Empire Conquered Syria
The Islamic Empire conquered Syria in 634 CE. -
Jan 1, 642
Conquered Egypt
They conquered Egypt. -
Jan 1, 644
Conquered Africa
They conquered Africa in 644 CE. -
Jan 1, 670
Conquered Persia Inca (Middle East)
They conquered Persia Inca (Middle East) in 670 CE. -
Jan 1, 671
Lost Attack on Constantinople
They lost on their attack on Constantinople in 671 CE. -
Jan 1, 700
700 - 900 CE
Trans-Saharan Trade -
Jan 1, 711
Conquered Spain
They conquered Spain in 711 CE. -
Jan 1, 732
Battle of the Porters - France
They lost on the Battle of the Porters in France in 732 CE. -
Jan 1, 750
Abbassids Conquer Umayyads (Baghdad)
The Abbassids Conquer the Umayyads in Baghdad in 750 CE. -
Jan 1, 770
Umayyad Dynasty at Cordolba, Spain
The Umayyad Dynasty in Cordolba, Spain in 770 CE. -
Jan 1, 1100
Ghana Under Muslim Control
Ghana dominates trade routes
Almoraud's conquer Kumbi -(1076 CE) -
Jan 1, 1200
End of Ghana's Trading Empire
From 1100 - 1200, this was when Ghana was weakened from under Muslim control. -
Jan 1, 1240
1240 CE
Mande conquers Kumbi -(1240 CE)- -
Jan 1, 1240
Mali (1240 - 1400)
1312 CE - Mansa Musa
1350 CE - Timbuktu
1352 CE - Ibn Battate: trader and historian -
Jan 1, 1400
Songhai (1400 - 1550)
1480 CE - Sunhil Ali: military leader -
Askia Mohammed Toure
Askia Mohammed Toure - 1490 -
Muhammed Praying
Muhammed went to pray in a cave and he recieved a message from God to become a prophet. It let him start Islam. -
639 - 708 CE
Muslims conquered North Africa -
Ghana's Golden Age (800 - 1100 CE)
Ghana's Golden Age
(800 - 1100 CE) -
The Islamic Empire Conquered Jerusalem
They conquered Jerusalem. -
Dome of the Rock Build in Jerusalem
They conquered Dome of the Rock Build in Jerusalem in 680 CE.