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Jan 20, 800
Ghana
In 800 Ghana had control over most of West Africa's trade routes. Since a lot of the trade routes passed through Ghana the army kept it safe and as the trade increased, Ghana's wealth did too. -
Ghana
In early 1200s the empire of Ghana had collapsed. There were a few different reasons for the falling of Ghana. The first reason is because that they were invaded by North African Muslims and after 14 years of fighting they defeated Ghana. The second reason also involved the group of North Africa Muslims. They brought animals with them and they ate all of their grass. The soil was therefor useless. -
Ghana
in 1471 the Portuguese arrive on the coast of guinea. They are the first Europeans. -
Mali
In 1307 Mansa Musa took the throne. He was Mali's greatest ruler. He built grand mosques. -
Mali
In 1324 Mansa Musa made the pilgrimage to Meca. He traveled 3,500 miles and he traveled with 80 camels and 500 slaves. -
Mali
in 1400 Mali was under attack from all four sides, and they eventually weakened. -
Songhai
Askia became the ruler of Songhai. He was 50 years old when he became the ruler and he ruled for about 35 years -
Songhai
A Northern rival of Songhai's wanted to steal their salt mines. The rival's army went of Songhai in 1591 -
Songhai
In the 1400s Songhai went and began to attack Mali.
