Taylor Africa Timeline

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  • 500

    Hausa

    Hausa
    The Hausa empire began in 500 and ended in 700. They practiced Islam and their leadership was based on ancestory.
  • Mar 30, 1000

    Great Zimbabwe

    Great Zimbabwe
    Great Zimbabwe began in the 11th century and ended in the 15th century. Great Zimbabwe is in present day Zimbabwe. Started by Shona ancestors who spoke Bantu. Great Zimbabwe was expanded for more than 300 years. Stone wall remains that take over 1,800 acres.
  • Apr 2, 1230

    Mali

    Mali
    1230s to 1600s
    The Mali empire was located in present day Burkina Faso, The Gambia, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, and Senegal. The currency of the Mali Empire was gold dust. Other names for the Mali Empire are Mandingo Empire or Manden Kurufa.
  • Mar 30, 1300

    Yoruba (Oyo)

    Yoruba (Oyo)
    The yoruba empire began in 1300 and ended in 1888 CE. Earliest independent race of West Africa. Developed weaponry and constitution. People that live their today are from the Yoruba dynasty
  • Mar 30, 1340

    Songhai

    The Songhai empire began in 1340 and ended in 1591. The Songhai Empire was located in Western Africa. Their currency was the Cowry. The religion of the Songhai or Songhay Empire was Islam.
  • Mar 30, 1450

    Mutapa

    Mutapa
    The Mutapa empire began in 1450 AD and ended in 1629 AD. The Kingdom of Mutapa Empire is in the modern states of Zimbabwe and Mozambique. The first “mwene” was a prince who was trying to find new sources of salt, he found them with the Tavara who were elephant hunters. He conquered them and started a Empire.

  • Benin

    Benin
    The benin empire began in the 17th century and ended in the 19th century.
    It is located in modern day Nigeria. Most Benin people are ethnically Edo. Their origins come from the ancient city of Ile-Ile.
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    Africa

  • Kilwa

    Kilwa
    The Kilwa Sultanate began in 960 and ended in 1495 AD. In present day Tanzania. At the height of the empire it covered the Swahili Coast. It was originally a Persian colony. it is known for its coconut palm tree.

  • Ghana

    Ghana
    before 830 to 1235
    The Ghana Empire was located in present day Mali and Mauritania. Another name for the Ghana Empire was the Wagadou Empire. THe people of thed Ghana Empire practiced Islam.