Amazigh History and Culture Quiz

What is the significance of the Amazigh flag that was banned in Algeria in 2019?

• It is a symbol of the French colonial past.

• It symbolizes the Amazigh people's historical presence in North Africa.

• It is a religious symbol of the Amazigh people.

• It represents the Arab identity of Algeria.

What is the meaning of the word 'Amazigh' in their language?

• Warriors of the Sahara

• Desert dwellers

• Free or Noble Men

• Nomadic people

Which ancient group is known for conquering and ruling Egypt as the 22nd and 23rd Dynasties?

• The Vandals

• The Meshwesh

• The Romans

• The Carthaginians

Who was the Amazigh warrior that played a significant role in the Muslim conquest of Iberia?

• Queen Kahina

• Tariq Ibn Ziyad

• Ibn Tarif

• Saint Augustine

Which Amazigh kingdom was established by Ibn Tarif in modern-day Morocco?

• The Almoravid Empire

• The Barghwata Kingdom

• The Numidian Kingdom

• The Mauretanian Kingdom

What was the outcome of the Amazigh Spring in Algeria?

• The establishment of an independent Amazigh state.

• The recognition of Tamazight as a national language.

• The end of French colonial rule.

• The unification of Amazigh tribes under one leader.

Which empire's capture of Cairo marked the beginning of Turkish control over North Africa?

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Almoravid Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Roman Empire

What was the primary reason for the French seeing the Kabyle Amazigh as more 'European' than the Arabs?

• They had a history of alliances with European powers.

• Their language was similar to French.

• They were more receptive to French education and culture.

• They had lighter skin tones.

In Amazigh society, who typically controls the camps among the Tuareg nomads?

• Elders

• Men

• Women

• Religious leaders

What script is used to write the Amazigh language?

• Cyrillic script

• Tifinagh script

• Latin script

• Arabic script