CCOT in Sub-Saharan By lilyxu Apr 25, 1450 animism still exist and practice Apr 27, 1450 islam and christianity began to come into the area Apr 30, 1450 Vasco spread Christianity Apr 27, 1550 continuities: animistic beliefs still continued to play a major role in many african societies. Apr 27, 1560 ssandiata tried to balance these traditional beliefs with new ones Apr 27, 1660 women's righrs increasing Apr 27, 1880 africa was divided up between the european nations Apr 27, 1885 outside religions began to spread Apr 28, 1885 because of this, many african nations began to practice christianity and also islam