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Complete the sentence about Dakhla, Western Sahara with the correct year: In ______, the settlement of Villa Cisneros was promoted by the Spanish Society of Africanists and funded by the government of Canovas del Castillo.
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Complete the sentence about Dakhla, Western Sahara with the correct year: In ______, the settlement of Villa Cisneros was promoted by the Spanish Society of Africanists and funded by the government of Canovas del Castillo.
1884. In 1884, the settlement of Villa Cisneros was promoted by the Spanish Society of Africanists and funded by the government of Canovas del Castillo.
2
Which place completes this sentence about Mogador? The Medina of ______ was designated by the UNESCO a World Heritage Site in 2001.
Essaouira. The Medina of Essaouira was designated by the UNESCO a World Heritage Site in 2001.
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Complete the sentence about Bab Mansour with the correct year: Begun in the later years of Moulay Isma'il's reign, the gate was finished in ______ by his son Moulay Abdallah.
1732. Begun in the later years of Moulay Isma'il's reign, the gate was finished in 1732 by his son Moulay Abdallah.
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Complete the sentence about Dakhla, Western Sahara with the correct year: By ______, Spanish colonial authority was extended 150 miles inland.
1886. By 1886, Spanish colonial authority was extended 150 miles inland.
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Complete the sentence about Africa Cup of Nations with the correct year: In ______, the tournament format was switched to being held in odd-numbered years so as not to interfere with the FIFA World Cup.
2013. In 2013, the tournament format was switched to being held in odd-numbered years so as not to interfere with the FIFA World Cup.
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Complete the sentence about Alaouite dynasty with the correct year: The 'Alawis ruled as sovereign sultans up until ______, when the French protectorate and Spanish protectorate were imposed on Morocco.
1912. The 'Alawis ruled as sovereign sultans up until 1912, when the French protectorate and Spanish protectorate were imposed on Morocco.
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Complete the sentence about Said Aouita with the correct year: Saïd Aouita was born on November 2, ______, in Kenitra, a coastal Moroccan city.
1959. Saïd Aouita was born on November 2, 1959, in Kenitra, a coastal Moroccan city.
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Complete the sentence about Maghreb Union with the correct year: For example, in ______, Algeria decided to transfer the presidency of the AMU to Libya.
1994. For example, in 1994, Algeria decided to transfer the presidency of the AMU to Libya.
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Complete the sentence about Cadi Ayyad University with the correct year: Since its establishment in ______, Cadi Ayyad University has developed a network of higher education institutions across the Marrakesh-Safi region.
1978. Since its establishment in 1978, Cadi Ayyad University has developed a network of higher education institutions across the Marrakesh-Safi region.
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Complete the sentence about Azemmour with the correct year: In ______ its inhabitants became vassals and tributaries of João II of Portugal.
1486. In 1486 its inhabitants became vassals and tributaries of João II of Portugal.
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Complete the sentence about Bank of Africa with the correct year: Established in ______, BMCE subsequently integrated the Bank of Africa network into its operations.
1959. Established in 1959, BMCE subsequently integrated the Bank of Africa network into its operations.
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Complete the sentence about Azemmour with the correct year: In ______ Azemmour's governor Moulay Zayam refused to pay the tribute and mustered a powerful, well-equipped army.
1513. In 1513 Azemmour's governor Moulay Zayam refused to pay the tribute and mustered a powerful, well-equipped army.
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Complete the sentence about Battle of Alcácer Quibir with the correct year: After haranguing his troops from the windows of the Church of Santa Maria in Lagos, Sebastian departed that port in his armada on 24 June ______.
1578. After haranguing his troops from the windows of the Church of Santa Maria in Lagos, Sebastian departed that port in his armada on 24 June 1578.
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Complete the sentence about Spanish protectorate in Morocco with the correct year: On 3 October ______, France and Spain concluded a treaty that defined their precise zones.
1904. On 3 October 1904, France and Spain concluded a treaty that defined their precise zones.
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Which place completes this sentence about Nador? Nador is considered the second-largest and second-most important city in the Oriental Region after ______.
Oujda. Nador is considered the second-largest and second-most important city in the Oriental Region after Oujda.
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Complete the sentence about Prime Minister of Morocco with the correct year: Since 29 September ______, Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri has been Prime Minister.
2026. Since 29 September 2026, Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri has been Prime Minister.
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Complete the sentence about Rif War with the correct year: In July ______, some Riffians attacked Spanish workers constructing a rail-bridge to provide access to iron mines near Melilla.
1909. In July 1909, some Riffians attacked Spanish workers constructing a rail-bridge to provide access to iron mines near Melilla.
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Complete the sentence about Talassemtane National Park with the correct year: The park was created in October ______ to conserve the last of Morocco's threatened fir forests.
2004. The park was created in October 2004 to conserve the last of Morocco's threatened fir forests.
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Complete the sentence about Maroc Telecom with the correct year: The origin of a Moroccan telecommunications project dates back to ______, when Sultan Hassan I created the first Moroccan postal service.
1891. The origin of a Moroccan telecommunications project dates back to 1891, when Sultan Hassan I created the first Moroccan postal service.
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Complete the sentence about Tahar Ben Jelloun with the correct year: Tahar Ben Jelloun was born in Fes, Morocco, on 1 December ______.
1944. Tahar Ben Jelloun was born in Fes, Morocco, on 1 December 1944.
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Complete the sentence about Grand Stade de Tanger with the correct year: When Morocco hosted the ______ African U-23 Championship the stadium hosted six matches in the Group stage and one in the Semi-finals.
2011. When Morocco hosted the 2011 African U-23 Championship the stadium hosted six matches in the Group stage and one in the Semi-finals.
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Complete the sentence about Morocco–Spain relations with the correct year: In ______ it was seized by the troops of the Alaouite sultan Ismail Ibn Sharif.
1689. In 1689 it was seized by the troops of the Alaouite sultan Ismail Ibn Sharif.
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Complete the sentence about Western Sahara conflict with the correct year: In ______, France intervened as the conflict reached its peak intensity.
1977. In 1977, France intervened as the conflict reached its peak intensity.
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Complete the sentence about Kasbah Taourirt with the correct year: In ______, the Glaoui family sold the kasbah to the Ouarzazate municipality.
1972. In 1972, the Glaoui family sold the kasbah to the Ouarzazate municipality.
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Which place completes this sentence about Cap Spartel? The Cape Spartel Lighthouse is located at the cape of the same name, approximately 14 kilometers west of ______.
Tangier. The Cape Spartel Lighthouse is located at the cape of the same name, approximately 14 kilometers west of Tangier.
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Complete the sentence about Moroccan Sahara with the correct year: The Madrid Accords, ratified just 12 days after the Green March, stipulated that Spain would exit Western Sahara by February 28, ______, at the latest.
1976. The Madrid Accords, ratified just 12 days after the Green March, stipulated that Spain would exit Western Sahara by February 28, 1976, at the latest.

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