Three important African empires from 300 to 1600 AD were Ghana, Mali, and Songhai located in western Africa south of the Sahara Desert near the Niger River. These empires became powerful by controlling most trade in western Africa, including trading gold and other goods with Portugal for metals, cloth, and manufactured goods. Their trade with Europe impacted the growth and wealth of these empires.
Three important African empires from 300 to 1600 AD were Ghana, Mali, and Songhai located in western Africa south of the Sahara Desert near the Niger River. These empires became powerful by controlling most trade in western Africa, including trading gold and other goods with Portugal for metals, cloth, and manufactured goods. Their trade with Europe impacted the growth and wealth of these empires.
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Three important African empires from 300 to 1600 AD were Ghana, Mali, and Songhai located in western Africa south of the Sahara Desert near the Niger River. These empires became powerful by controlling most trade in western Africa, including trading gold and other goods with Portugal for metals, cloth, and manufactured goods. Their trade with Europe impacted the growth and wealth of these empires.
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