HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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Question
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Ghana, Mali, Songhai
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Axum
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Zimbabwe
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Ghana, first of the great medieval trading empires of western Africa (fl. 7th–13th century). It was situated between the Sahara and the headwaters of the Sénégal and Niger rivers, in an area that now comprises southeastern Mauritania and part of Mali.
Detailed explanation-2: -From the 13th to 17th century, West Africa was home to the great Mali Empire. Established by King Sundiata Keita, the kingdom united several smaller, Malinké Kingdoms near the Upper Niger River.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Songhai Empire was located in Western Africa south of the Sahara Desert and along the Niger River.
Detailed explanation-4: -Songhai (also spelled Songhay) – 1460 CE – 1600 CE. While Mali quickly fell apart due to rampant disunity, a new king reigned. Sonni Ali ruled Songhai from 1464 to 1492. The Songhai kingdom was a small contemporary state of Ghana but later rose to defeat its Malian conquerers.