History Simplified Places

Athens

Ruled by an oligarchy. Became a democracy in 500 BC. Invested in the arts, sciences, and government.

Sparta

Ruled by an oligarchy. Boys were raised by soldiers.

Aksum

King Evan ruled. Christianity was the official religion. It later became Ethiopia.

Ghana

Located along the Niger River. Many Arabians traveled back and forth and traded gold for goods.

Mali

Sundiata ruled. Their religion was Islam. King Mansa Musa.

Songhai

Sunni Hai was the ruler. The city of Timbuktu became the center of Islamic faith and learning. When the empire was overthrown, smaller kingdoms took its place.