Central and West African History

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Central and West African History An Overview Copyright 2015, Sean William Doyle

Copyright 2015, Sean William Doyle Regions of Africa Copyright 2015, Sean William Doyle

Major Historical Periods of Africa Ancient Period - prior to 8th century CE Medieval Period - 8th century-early 19th century Colonial Era - ca. 1885- ca. 1950 CE Post-Colonial Era - ca. 1950 CE – present Copyright 2015, Sean William Doyle

Copyright 2015, Sean William Doyle Map of Central Africa Copyright 2015, Sean William Doyle

Major Central African Civilizations The Forest Kingdoms Nok Culture ca. 500 BCE-200 CE Yoruba States: Ife and Benin fl. 800-1800 CE Akan Federated States: Ashanti and Dahomey fl. 800-1800 CE Bokongo Kingdom 1000-1500 CE Copyright 2015, Sean William Doyle

Copyright 2015, Sean William Doyle Map of West Africa Copyright 2015, Sean William Doyle

Major West African Civilizations Kingdom of Ghana 400 CE-1240 CE Kingdom of Mali 1240 CE-1550 CE Kingdom of Songhai 1350 CE-1600 CE Copyright 2015, Sean William Doyle