Morocco

=Morocco = ﻿ By Brandy Blaise and Dominique Shepard = =

ANCIENT MAPS ** : **

MODERN DAY MAPS: ** TIMELINE (Ancient and Modern): ** 49 BC- Mauretamia (now Morocco and Algeria) ruled by kingdom of Rome

439- Barbarian invasions occur. Romans forced out of Mauretamia

685-Arabs Invaded North Africa. Cultural Diffusion Occurred. Which brought the spread of Islam.

1465- Jews and Muslims expelled from Spain and enter Morocco.

1578- Ahmad Al-Mansur conquers foreign invaders and becomes ruler of Morocco.

1660- The Alaouite Dynasty begins (becomes a golden age soon after).

1860- Spain conquers northern Morocco.

1912- Morocco becomes a French protectorate after the treaty of Fez.

1956- Morocco declares independence from France and Spain. Spain still controls some territories

1961-Hassin II became king and ruled until his death in 1999.

1971- Failed attempt to overthrow King Hassan at Skhirat palace. Rebellion leaders publically excecuted three days later.

1975- Spain leaves Morocco after the display of Moroccan power known as the Green March. The Green March was when Kinh Hassan II sent approximately 350,000 Moroccan soldiers into an area that was named the Spanish Sahara. After Morocco claimed that territory, they renamed it the Western Sahara.

1976-The Moroccans and Algerians battled it out for the Western Sahara.

1985- Pope John Paul II visits and issues the first Christian-Islamic solidarity.

1999-Mohammed VI came into power after his father, King Hassan II died at age 70.

2006-Morocco signed agreements with U.S. involving trade, public activities, as well as scientific and technological research. ** UNIQUE INFO: ** __**<span style="color: #238daf; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">ANCIENT: **__

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 * <span style="color: #238daf; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Morocco used to be a Berber country


 * <span style="color: #238daf; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">In ancient times it was located in the Maghreb.

<span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1px;">sultan of alaouite dynasty's home.
 * <span style="color: #238daf; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Morocco had a golden age during their Alaouite dynasty.


 * <span style="color: #238daf; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Morocco imported and exported along the Mediterranean.


 * <span style="color: #238daf; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">The government was a Sa'adi Monarchy


 * <span style="color: #238daf; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Under the rule of Ahmad Al-Mansur(1578-1603)



__**<span style="color: #238daf; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">MODERN: **__


 * <span style="color: #238daf; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">The population in Morocco (est.2010) is 31,627,428 people.


 * <span style="color: #238daf; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">The capital of Morocco is Rabat.


 * <span style="color: #238daf; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">The official language is Arabic but people also speak Berber, French, and Spanish.


 * <span style="color: #238daf; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">The national dish is Couscous.


 * <span style="color: #238daf; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">The national drink is mint tea.
 * [[image:http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rroJMj3cGLg/Rl8blHqTepI/AAAAAAAAACM/hEOyA-cC4C8/s400/Mint+Leaves.JPG height="259"]]

Mohammed VI. <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">Conclusion <span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">: <span style="color: #0fa3a3; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 90%; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">Morocco is located in the Northwestern corner of Africa (Magrheb). It is the only country in Africa with both Meditereanean and Atlantic shores. The country can be divided into four geographical locations: the Atlas Mountains, Meditereanan Coast, Sahara Desert, and plains along the Atlantic Ocean.The majority of Moroccan population is Arab and Berber. But most Moroccans claim Arab ancestory over Berber ancestory, mainly based on language. Many native people adopted cultural traditions of Arab settlers, causing the desertion of Berber ways.Most of Moroccan society is Muslim, with a small amount of Christianity and Judiasm. Some muslims are Sunni, the royal family claims descent from the prophet Muhamaad. Islam spread rapidly soon after the invasion of the Arabs in North Africa during the seventh and eighth centuries. The country is fairly tolerant toward foreign religions.The Christian faith came to the area in the thrid century among the Berber population. Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestant churches are found in Morocco. Judiasm settled in Morocco before the Roman Empire took over or during it, most being of Berber ancestory. The most popular language used in Morocco is Arabic. But it is different from Arabic spoken in other areas. It conatins some parts influenced by Spain and France. Modern Arabic is used in education and media, but Darija(Moroccan Arabic) remains in Morrocan society. That way, they are able to connect to other Arab-speaking areas throughout North Africa and the Middle East. Morocco is very close to Europe, an advantage for trade and this has helped stregthen the support for its economy. Morocco holds the world's most expensive fisheries and is viewed as one of Africa's most healthy economies. It has recently been allowed a free trade with the United States. Morocco has survived its hardships, fighting wars against France in 1844 and Spain in 1860. In 1956, Morocco gains independence from France and Spain, but Spain remains in control of some territories. The shifts in the Moroccan world have occured throughout the centuries but the Morrocan people have retained their unique cultures and <span style="color: #0fa3a3; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">traditions. <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">Bibliography:
 * <span style="color: #238daf; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">There government is a constitutional monarchy.
 * <span style="color: #238daf; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Morocco is the largest exporter of phosphate in the world.
 * <span style="color: #238daf; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">The religion in Morocco is 98.7% Muslim, 1.1% Christian, and 0.2% Jewish
 * [[image:http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42444000/jpg/_42444917_03moroccowater_afp.jpg height="300"]]
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