Which dynasty ruled the central Maghreb from Tlemcen between the thirteenth and sixteenth centuries?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The Zayyanid dynasty, also called the Abdalwadids
- Step 1: The Zayyanids broke from the Almohads in 1235 and made Tlemcen a major trading and cultural centre. Step 2. Compare each option with this fact and discard those that conflict with it. Answer: The Zayyanid dynasty, also called the Abdalwadids. Why not the others: The Rustamids were earlier, the Hafsids ruled from Tunis and the Marinids from Fez.
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