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2600 BCE
The First Man
It is believed the first man ancestor originated from Africa, as the hominid. Where believe to be alive 160,000 years ago. -
2500 BCE
Egypt
Described as one of world's earliest societies to develop, Egypt flourished greatly around this time. -
1000 BCE
Bantu Migration
Most likely caused by drought and famine, the Bantu Migration was the movement of people across Africa in search of fertile land. -
700
Ancient Ghana
Developed as a major trading city, Ghana was a productive kingdom. This allowed Ancient Ghana to conquer many neighboring lands. -
1235
Ancient Mali
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. -
1307
Mansa Musa
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." -
1324
Mansa Musa Pilgrimage
Mansa Musa pilgrimages to Mecca with thousands of slaves. -
1325
Mansa Musa Reign
Mansa Musa takes over Songhai for about 50 years, until they fight for their independence. -
1400
The Great Zimbabwe
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. -
1400
Congo River
Kingdoms started to appear around the Congo River. -
1464
Songhai Improvement
Songhai improves under King Sunni rule. The Songhai also get horses for the first time. -
1500
Songhai Independence
Songhai starts to fight for independence after being conquered.
