What was the Berber dynasty?

What was the Berber dynasty?

Marīnid dynasty, also called Banū Marīn, Amazigh (Berber) dynasty that replaced Almohad rule in Morocco and, temporarily, in other parts of northern Africa during the 13th–15th century. The Marīnids were a tribe of the Zanātah group—traditional allies of the Umayyad caliphs of Córdoba in Spain.

What race were the Berber?

Berbers or Imazighen (Berber languages: ⵉⵎⴰⵣⵉⵖⵏ, ⵎⵣⵗⵏ, romanized: Imaziɣen; singular: Amaziɣ, ⴰⵎⴰⵣⵉⵖ ⵎⵣⵗ; Arabic: أمازيغ) are an ethnic group indigenous to North Africa, specifically Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya, and to a lesser extent Mauritania, northern Mali, and northern Niger.

What did the Berber tribes do?

Berbers are often portrayed as nomadic people crossing the desert on camels, but most are farmers in the mountains and valleys throughout northern Africa. Some do trade throughout the region. Historically Berber merchants were responsible for transporting goods by camel caravans.

Who were the Berber traders?

The Berbers acted as middlemen and exchanged goods like salt, gold, copper, and luxury goods. They transported horses and slaves by caravan from one place to another. As they moved across North Africa, Berbers influenced daily life in towns and cities as they passed through.

What are the Berbers known for?

The Amazigh are known for jewelry, weaving, pottery, and leatherwork, all largely created by women, though men also produce decorative and functional objects.

How did Berbers get to Africa?

When the Arab conquerors arrived in the Maghrib in the 7th century, the indigenous peoples they met were… From about 2000 bce, Berber (Amazigh) languages spread westward from the Nile valley across the northern Sahara into the Maghrib.

What religion is Berber?

All Moroccans, whether Berbers or Arabs, are Sunni (i.e., orthodox and mainstream) Muslims of the Maliki rite, which predominates in North Africa. Their beliefs are exactly the same as those of Sunni Muslims elsewhere.

What do Berbers believe?

After the Arab conquests beginning in the 7th century, many Berbers converted to Islam, as their ancestors had converted to Christianity, and today the majority practice a form of Islam that incorporates local beliefs. Berbers believe that silver brings good luck.