Which western city, rich in Almoravid and Zayyanid monuments, is nicknamed the pearl of the Maghreb?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Tlemcen
- Step 1: Tlemcen lies near the Moroccan border and was a capital for centuries. Step 2. Compare each option with this fact and discard those that conflict with it. Answer: Tlemcen. Why not the others: Sétif, Batna and Biskra do not fit the fact above; they describe different things or do not match the question.
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