The Rise of the Moroccan Sultanate in the 16th Century
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What was the name of the Sultan who ruled Morocco from 1578 to 1603?

  • Sultan of Marrakesh
  • Alawid Sultan
  • Ahmad al-Mansur (correct)
  • Sultan of Fez
  • Which empire was seized by the Moroccan army in 1591?

  • Portuguese Empire
  • Ottoman Empire
  • Songhay Empire (correct)
  • Alawid Empire
  • What was the consequence of the Moroccan army's seizure of the Songhay Empire?

  • The gold trade was disrupted and diverted to other regions (correct)
  • The gold trade with North Africa increased
  • The Ottoman Empire was weakened
  • The culture of Timbuktu was preserved
  • What happened to Morocco after Ahmad al-Mansur's death in 1603?

    <p>It was divided into two rival sultanates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who restored the unity of Morocco in the 17th century?

    <p>Sultans of the Alawid Dynasty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cities was NOT captured by the Moroccan army in 1591?

    <p>Tunis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the new dynasty's conscription of West African captives into the Moroccan army?

    <p>The power of Morocco was strengthened.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to the Moroccan army on the Niger bend in the 17th century?

    <p>They were absorbed into the local population and became military governors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event led to the collapse of the Arma rule in 1737?

    <p>The Tuareg Berber nomads established control over Timbuktu and the Niger bend grassland.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to the Arma's relationship with the Sultan of Morocco by the mid-17th century?

    <p>The Arma cut off their allegiance to the Sultan and stopped sending tribute.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the status of the former Songhay Empire in relation to Moroccan control?

    <p>Some parts of the former Songhay Empire were under Moroccan control, while others were not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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