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Ghana’s core people lived as early as 300 CE, but the date of the dynasty beginning is unidentified. It was located in western Africa and present day Ghana. The Ghana empire was located in present day Ghana. The empire ended at 1235 CE. The capital of the Ghana empire or Wagadou empire was Koumbi Saleh. Also their official languages were Soninke and Mande.
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Great Zimbabwe: Capital of Kingdom of Zimbabwe which existed from 1100-1400. Had enormous monuments and walls that were ruined by the time the Europeans found them
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Mali empire began in the 1230’s and ended in the 1600’s. It was located in present-day country of Mali, southern and western Mauritania and Senegal. The Mali empire was founded by Sundiata Keita. Also, the people of Mali practiced the religion Islam.
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Songhai empire began in 1340 and ended in 1591. It was located in present day western Africa. Their government was a monarchy, and they practiced Islam as their religion. The capital of the Songhai empire was Gao and the official language was Songhai.
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Yoruba (Oyo) empire: It began in 1400 and ended in 1904.At its height from mid-seventeenth century to late eighteenth century. In Western Africa and had almost all of the Yoruba-speaking people under its control. Had a strong military and political system, and was the only African empire to use a cavalry.
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The Kingdom of Matupa started in 1430 and ended in 1760. Also, the official languages were Shona and lkalanga. Lastly, The capital was Zvongombe and the preligion was Cult of Mwari
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Benin: 1440-1897. Ruled over an area that is now mostly Mid-western to western Nigeria. Traded with Europeans, had strong legion-based army
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Hausa empire began in 900 AD, and ended in 1808. It is located in present day Niger. Also, the Hausa people practiced Islam.
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Kilwa Sultanate: 10th century to 1513: Island confederacy based on trade with Persians, Arabs, Europeans, and others, excellent sailors
