Lesson Quiz Course 1.3Kviews African Empires Long ago, three powerful empires ruled this part of Africa from the 4th to the 16th century. As one empire fell, a new one took its place. They were called the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai Empires. ...
The Mali Empire was a West African empire from about 1226 through 1670. At its height, Mali ruled over the largest empire in West Africa, spreading its laws, customs, and language throughout the region and profoundly affecting its culture. Click for PDF
Throughout its history, it has been the stage for conflicts between local tribes-people and world powers. After being ruled by the Ottoman Empire and by the French, Lebanon gained full independence in 1943. The presence of Palestinian refugees and guerrilla bases, and tensions between Christians...