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It is believed the first man ancestor originated from Africa, as the hominid. Where believe to be alive 160,000 years ago.
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Described as one of world's earliest societies to develop, Egypt flourished greatly around this time.
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Most likely caused by drought and famine, the Bantu Migration was the movement of people across Africa in search of fertile land.
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Developed as a major trading city, Ghana was a productive kingdom. This allowed Ancient Ghana to conquer many neighboring lands.
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Mali was originally under the rule of Ghana, but after Ghana began to degrade, Mali took over. Mali secured trade routes and became the leading African power.
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An outstanding ruler that outclassed the rest, Mansa Musa was described as, "the most powerful, richest, the most fortunate, the most feared by his enemies, and the most to do good to those around him."
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Mansa Musa pilgrimages to Mecca with thousands of slaves.
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Mansa Musa takes over Songhai for about 50 years, until they fight for their independence.
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As a result of the Bantu Migration, Zimbabwe was produced. One of the greatest kingdoms to come out of the migration as a major trading city.
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Kingdoms started to appear around the Congo River.
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Songhai improves under King Sunni rule. The Songhai also get horses for the first time.
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Songhai starts to fight for independence after being conquered.
