Beths African Timeline

Hausa

500

Between 500 A.D and 700 A.D.
Location: North Nigeria and Northwest Niger. the population is 15 million and the language is Hausa.

Ghana

Mar 30, 700

Ancient Ghana is located in West Africa in the area between the Senegal and Niger rivers. It is named after the medieval Ghana Empire, but the actual name of the Empire was Wagadugu. Ghana was controlled by Sundiata in 1240 AD.

Great Zimbabwe

Apr 2, 1001

11th century to the 14th century. Great Zimbabwe was located in Zimbabwe Africa. Great Zimbabwes most impressive remains are its stone walls. The ruins were some of the greatest structures located in South Africa.

Kilwa

Apr 2, 1200

Klilwa is on an island off the coast of East Africa. In the 12th century Kilwa had become the most powerful city on the East African Coast. it was once one of the most famous trading posts in East Africa.

Songhai

Mar 30, 1464

Songhai originated in a small principality in West Africa. Songhai began to rise when Sonni Ali Ber had come to power. Songhai was famous for its universities and pivotal trading city of Jenne Hausa.

Benin

Apr 2, 1550

1550-1650. Benin is a north south strip of land in West Africa. Benins are artistic and economic. There natonality is Beninese.

Yoruba(Oyo)

Apr 2, 1913

Yorubas believe that people live out the meaning of their names. Yoruba folk music is perhaps the most prominent West African music.They are located in West Africa.

Mutapa

Mar 30, 1914

In the 16th century the Mwene Matapa’s realm was invaded by the Portuguese, who moved in from the east coast beginning in the 1530s. When the reigning Mwene Matapa attempted to expel them in 1629, they deposed him and forced his successor to grant them extensive trading and mining privileges.

Mali

Mar 2, 2022

Mali is located in the western part of Africa. This region has two seasons, a rainy season and a dry season. Mali coexisted for centuries independently.