Amazigh Language and Culture (Berbers and Moors)

The Moors, who were a mixed Berber and Arab Muslim group, developed advancements in fields such as mathematics, architecture, and agriculture during their rule in Spain and North Africa from the 8th to the 15th century. They made significant contributions to geometry, algebra, and the construction of elaborate buildings, like the Alhambra palace in Granada.

The term "Berber" is historically used to refer to the indigenous peoples of North Africa who speak Berber languages. It is believed to have been derived from the Greek word for "barbarian," reflecting a historical misperception of these peoples as outsiders. Today, many prefer to use the term Amazigh to refer to this ethnic group.

Peter Moores is the current head coach for the England national team and is a former cricket player. He is from Cheshire, England.

i believe berber skinks can survive on the water content they get from eating insects. but its a good idea if you keep berber skinks as pets to provide them with fresh water.

Not a question but a suggestion. DNA studies are making subjective theorizing more difficult these days.

A moor is an open area of land.

The last of the Moors were driven from Grenada in 1492 by the army of Ferdinand and Isabella.

Moors is the Spanish name for Islamic people (mostly from northern Africa) who had invaded Spain in the 8th century. They have ruled south-eastern Spain for a few hundred years before losing their power to the kings of Aragon and Castile.

They were the craftsmen of Spain and taught Europeans to navigate, trade, and build boats. In the 15th century the Spanish turned on them and deported most of them to the countries of the Ottoman Empire.

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Granada was the site of the last Moorish kingdom in Spain. It was surrendered to Isabel and Ferdinand in 1492.

The nomad culture, using horses and camels, that's common for Berbers and Turks. Ancient Iranians were also nomads, but then they've mostly changed their lifestyle.

People enjoy living in Morocco for many reasons. The weather is nice all year round, the political culture is mild, there are many opportunities, and food is affordable.

Dartmoor, Exmoor and Bodmin Moor.

Spain discovered and began to populate Mexico only a few decades after the Spanish Inquisition had begun. A number of ethnic Moroccan Muslims (Moros y Berberiscos in Spanish) and former Iberian Muslims (Muladíes in Spanish) stayed in Spain and converted to Catholicism, at least on the surface, as opposed to the majority who fled to Morocco or the Ottoman Empire. (This is no different than the Jewish response to the Spanish Inquisition.)

At first, it was Spanish policy to include relatively large numbers of Moros, Berberiscos, and former Muladíes in the groups that would populate Mexico and the Andes regions. However, it was quickly realized that without the strong central authority of the Spanish crown, a number of these individuals were reverting to Islam. Spaniards feared that this would lead to an endemic Islamic population in the Americas, which they would not abide. As a result, in the first few decades of Spanish control, all of the Moros, Berberiscos, and former Muladíes were deported back to Iberia all before the 1550s.

Some people note that Mexicans are, by and large, darker than Spaniards, but this is because of the racial mixture in Mexico between European Spaniards, Africans, and Indigenous Peoples (like the ethnic Maya). This darkness does not derive from the former Moros etc. In the 20th century a small Middle Eastern population of Muslims came to Mexico, but the majority are from countries other than Morocco or Spain and, therefore, would not be considered "Moors".

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The Moors, who were Muslim inhabitants of the Iberian Peninsula, gradually lost control of Spain due to the Christian Reconquista that spanned several centuries, culminating in the capture of Granada in 1492. Following their defeat, many Moors converted to Christianity, while others chose to leave the region to avoid persecution. The Alhambra Decree later mandated the expulsion of Jews and non-converted Muslims, further facilitating their departure. Those who remained often faced heavy restrictions and discrimination, leading to a significant decline in their population in Spain.

It Morrakosh (nowdays there is a city called marrackesh in central morocco),the original work for morocco is amur w akosh (the land of God).

Morocco in berber also: elmaghrib

Muslims ruled parts of Spain from 711 C.E. to 1492. C.E., but it is worth noting that Muslims only ruled the majority of Spain from 735 C.E. to 1224 C.E.

There is only one Moor in Othello, and that is Othello himself. To Shakespeare's contemporaries a Moor was an African person. The word was used indiscriminately of North African and sub-saharan Africans. The story Othello tells of his life is perhaps more consistent with his being a North African.

Othello was an European noble, from a line of royal men, and a christian. He is a person and a symbol. In western art there are a lot of Blackamoors, classical Africans, who symbolize blue blood (1100-1848). In the play Othello is the highest ranking person by birth and merit. The objections against him are those of the middling trading classes against the nobility. The Venetians cannot be considered mere racists as for one, human races were only invented in 1760, and they made The Moor their military leader. He was not lynched for marrying Desdemona, but was given a fair trial. I urge people to look farther than conventional opinions. This paragraph was written by Egmond Codfried (see attached link)

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The Moors were defeated in 1492.

It depends on which Moors you are referring to. There were Moors of the Eastern Hemisphere and there were also Moors of the Western Hemisphere, oriental and occidental. When most people do research they hear about the Moors of the Eastern Hemisphere from Africa and Spain. What is not known is that the Moors were a global people. They were also native, indigenous, autochthon, aboriginals of North, Central, South America and the Caribbean islands before the times of slavery and Christopher Columbus. After slavery they were labeled and tagged as Blackamoors, free negros, free blacks, free colored people, blacks, colored, West Indian, Afro/African American(s), second class citizens.

Spain was conquered my the Moors (also known as African Spaniards) who were North African Muslims. They ruled for over 700 years until they were driven out by Christian armies.

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Muslims and Jews were expelled from Spain in 1492 unless they converted to Catholicism. The Kings of Aragon and the Queen of Castille (at the time these two countries represented practically the whole of the current Spain) want their countries to be Catholic.

All countries conquered by the Muslims were allowed to practice their own religions. Islam is very tolerant of other religions.

There were certain exceptions for the Ottoman Empire. The government was to be Muslim, non-Muslims had to pay a special tax, and non-Muslims had to wear certain clothing. This special tax was for non Muslims to share the expenses of defence and army provisions as they were exempted from military service. However, when they agreed to participate in military service they were exempted from this special tax.

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