Imperial cities of Morocco: facts and a 5-question quiz
Play this quizFez, Marrakesh, Rabat, Meknes and Tetouan: the cities of Morocco's dynasties. This is a map-tap quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.
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What this quiz covers
Era: medieval. Region: Morocco. The 5 questions are about the following, with a short fact for each. Read them first if you want a head start, or skip to the quiz and read afterwards.
Facts behind the questions (spoilers)
- Marrakesh: Marrakesh was established by the Almoravid dynasty around 1070 CE and later expanded by the Almohads, who built the Koutoubia Mosque.
- Fez: Fatima al-Fihri used her inheritance to found al-Qarawiyyin, which grew into a renowned centre of learning.
- Meknes: Moulay Ismail of the Alawi dynasty ruled from 1672 to 1727 and built an imperial city at Meknes with long walls, palaces and granaries.
- Rabat: The Hassan Tower was meant to be among the largest minarets in the Muslim world, but construction stopped after the death of Yaqub al-Mansur in 1199.
- Tetouan: After the Christian conquests in Iberia, Tetouan was rebuilt by Andalusian refugees in the late 15th century.
Quick answers
What should I know about Marrakesh? Marrakesh was established by the Almoravid dynasty around 1070 CE and later expanded by the Almohads, who built the Koutoubia Mosque.
What should I know about Fez? Fatima al-Fihri used her inheritance to found al-Qarawiyyin, which grew into a renowned centre of learning.
What should I know about Meknes? Moulay Ismail of the Alawi dynasty ruled from 1672 to 1727 and built an imperial city at Meknes with long walls, palaces and granaries.
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