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Prior to the creation of the French Protectorate in 1912, Moroccans in the cities and along the coast primarily spoke Moroccan Arabic (which would change immensely under the French colonization because of loanwords). In the mountains, most Moroccans spoke local Amazigh (Berber) languages including dialects of the three predominant Berber languages of Tarifit, Tamazight, and Tashlichit.
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Why do many Algerians speak French?
Moroccans speak Arabic because Morocco was conquered by Muslim Arabs in 680 C.E. Prior to that, Moroccans primarily spoke Amazigh (Berber) languages. Since that moment of conquest, most rulers of Morocco have embraced Arabic as their official language because of its connection to Islam.
Was french the first spoken in the Republic of Guinea?
A variety of local languages were spoken in Guinea prior to the advent of European colonization.
What did the people of rhode island do for a living before colonization?
Prior to colonization the inhabitants were Native Americans and a rare French or Dutch trader and trapper who might decide to winter over with some hospitable tribe.
Did morocco fight in World War 2?
Morocco was a French colony at the beginning of the war; and after the surrender of France became a Vichy France colony. On November 8, 1942 the Allies invaded Morocco and control of Morocco passed to the Free French Forces which it remained until the end of the war.
Did many Europeans live in Morocco?
About half a million Europeans lived in Morocco prior to independence in the 1950s.
What was Angola like prior to colonization?
it was bad
When did the colonization of mali end?
The colonization of Mali effectively ended in 1960 when the country gained independence from French colonial rule on September 22. Prior to this, Mali was part of French West Africa, and the struggle for independence was influenced by broader decolonization movements across Africa. Following independence, Mali became a republic, marking the end of colonial governance.
Is chadian Arabic not pure Arabic?
Yes. Chadian Arabic is not pure Arabic. It has a number of influences from Bantu-Khoisan Languages (which were indigenous to Chad prior to the arrival of Islam) and from French due to the colonization.
What was the relationship between England and Burma prior to colonization?
Britain was the colonial power
What languages are spoken in the Sahara?
The main languages spoken in Morocco are the following:Arabic (official language)Derija, a Moroccan local dialect of Arabic, is a common languageBerberFrench (often used for business, government, and diplomacy; this is from the colonial days)SpanishArabic, French, English, and Spanish I believe. The main language in Morocco is Arabic.The main languages that people speak in Morocco are Moroccan Arabic, Berber, and French. In the northern part of Morocco, Spanish is spoken as well.The main languages spoken in Morocco are the following:Arabic (official language)Moroccan dialect of Arabic (common language)BerberFrench (often used for business, government, and diplomacy)Spanishmarocco s languagePeople in Morocco speak French and Arabic (the official language), and Spanish has been catching on in popularity of late.Arabic and French (although like most places now, many people speak English very well too).Arabic and Franceit is morrocan a dialect of arabe although in distant parts of morroco you may find different languagesofficial and primary language is ArabicArabicthe national language of morocco is Arabic
What were the main features of the indigenous culture prior to colonization of north America?
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Why do other countries other then France speak french?
France was an extremely active colonial power during the centuries prior to the 20th--and maintained hold on many of those colonies it had gotten a hold of well into the 20th century. So excluding the other European countries that speak French--that's just because you can't keep a language neatly inside the borders of one country, particularly when those borders have been fluid for thousands of years--it's because France forced its language on the inhabitants of its colonies.
