Chapter 10 Section 2 Timeline

  • 320

    King Ezana

    Aksum kingdom reached its height under King Ezana who took power in about 320
  • Jan 1, 1100

    Coastal Market towns grew.

    Coastal market towns grew into wealthy and thriving city-states.
  • Apr 12, 1100

    Great Zimbabwe was developed

    Great Zimbabwe was developed
  • Apr 12, 1150

    Zagwe Dynasty

  • Apr 12, 1200

    King Lalibela

    King Lalibela
    Most famous of Zagwe kings.
  • Apr 12, 1270

    Solomonid Dynasty began.

  • Apr 12, 1300

    Great Zimbabwe - Prosperity.

    Great Zimbabwe rose to prosperity between 1200s and 1400s.
  • Apr 12, 1350

    Trade reached its peak.

    Trade alone East Africa's coast reached its peak during the 1300s and 1400s.
  • Apr 12, 1400

    Mutota

    Ruled during the Mutupa Empire. Was nicknamed "Mwene Mutapa" meaning "master pillager."
  • Apr 12, 1500

    Mutapa Empire controlled most of Zimbabwe

    Mutapa Empire controlled most of Zimbabwe
  • Aksum Developed.

    Aksum developed into a wealthy trading kingdom.
  • Period: to Jan 1, 1500

    Chapter 10 Section 2 Timeline