Chapters 6-10 Dates #3

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  • C.E. Origins of the Kingdom of Ghana
    300

    C.E. Origins of the Kingdom of Ghana

    The Empire of Ghana grew rich from the trans-Saharan trade of gold and salt. When camels came around, the empire became even more prosperous because of trade efficiency.
  • C.E - 700, C.E. Islam Spreads Across North Africa
    Jan 1, 600

    C.E - 700, C.E. Islam Spreads Across North Africa

    Islam wass brought into Africa by force from the Umayyad Army.
  • C.E. Ghana at the Height of it's Power
    Jan 1, 1000

    C.E. Ghana at the Height of it's Power

    Ghana came to the height of its power after years of successful trade and powerful government.
  • C.E. Almoravid movement in the Sahara
    Jan 1, 1100

    C.E. Almoravid movement in the Sahara

    The Berber Moraccan dynasty of North Africa, called the Almoravids, spread over modern day Morocco and other parts of the Sahara.
  • C.E. Rise of the Empire of Mali
    Jan 1, 1200

    C.E. Rise of the Empire of Mali

    The Mali Empire grew out of an area referred to by it's contemporary inhabitants as Manden. The Empire was established by the Mandinka tribes.
  • C.E. Pilgrimage of Mansa Musa
    Jan 1, 1324

    C.E. Pilgrimage of Mansa Musa

    Mansa Musa made his pilgrimage to Mecca along with 60,000 men, 12,000 slaves, 80 camels, and 300 pounds of gold.
  • C.E. Flourishing of cities of Timbuktu and Jenne
    Jan 1, 1400

    C.E. Flourishing of cities of Timbuktu and Jenne

    Timbuktu was made famous by the Tenth King of Mali, Mansa Musa. Timbuktu is an intellectual and spiritual capital for the propogation of islam.
  • C.E. Chinese Trade Voyages
    Jan 1, 1417

    C.E. Chinese Trade Voyages

    The last Chinese trade voyages to East Africa occurred in 1417 and 1431.
  • C.E. Songhai Empire Flourishes
    Jan 1, 1500

    C.E. Songhai Empire Flourishes

    Songhai was one of the largest African empires in history. The Songhai state has existed for over 1,000 years.