Notes on African Civilizations - Ghana, Mali, and Songhai
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The Civilizations of Africa
Civilizations that developed south of the Sahara after the Egyptian civilization.
Ghana, Mali, and Songhai
Three large empires that arose in western Africa between A.D. 300 and 1500, actively trading with the Romans and later with the Muslims.
The Empire of Ghana
The first western African empire, known for mastering ironworking and wealth from gold.
Sundiata
A Mandingo soldier-hero who conquered areas along the Niger River in 1235, forming the empire of Mali.
The Riches of Mali
An empire formed by the Mandingo people along the Niger River, prosperous and famous for its gold mines.
Mansa Musa
The greatest king of Mali, who ruled from 1312 to 1337, devoted Muslim, spread Islam throughout the empire and made a pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324.
The Songhai Empire
Grew into the most powerful empire of western Africa, with wealth coming from the gold trade.