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Abu al-Rabi Sulayman's reign as Sultan lasted for approximately two years.
Answer: True
Explanation: His reign as Sultan spanned from July 28, 1308, to November 23, 1310, which is approximately two years and four months.
Abu al-Rabi Sulayman was born in March 1289 and died on November 23, 1310.
Answer: True
Explanation: Abu al-Rabi Sulayman was born in March 1289 and passed away on November 23, 1310.
Abu al-Rabi Sulayman's predecessor on the Marinid throne was his uncle, Abu Sa'id Uthman II.
Answer: False
Explanation: Abu al-Rabi Sulayman's predecessor was his brother, Abu Thabit Amir. His uncle, Abu Sa'id Uthman II, succeeded him.
Abu al-Rabi Sulayman ascended the throne at the age of 19.
Answer: True
Explanation: Abu al-Rabi Sulayman ascended to the position of Marinid Sultan at the age of 19.
Abu al-Rabi Sulayman was 21 years old when he became Sultan.
Answer: False
Explanation: Abu al-Rabi Sulayman was 19 years old when he became Sultan. He was 21 years old at the time of his death.
Abu al-Rabi Sulayman was a follower of Islam.
Answer: True
Explanation: Abu al-Rabi Sulayman was a follower of Islam.
The succession box entry 'Marinid Dynasty 1308–1310' refers to the entire duration of the dynasty's rule.
Answer: False
Explanation: The succession box entry 'Marinid Dynasty 1308–1310' specifically delineates the period of Abu al-Rabi Sulayman's reign within the broader history of the Marinid dynasty, not the entire duration of the dynasty's rule.
Abu al-Rabi Sulayman's father was Abu Thabit Amir.
Answer: False
Explanation: Abu al-Rabi Sulayman's father was Abu Yaqub Yusuf. Abu Thabit Amir was his brother and predecessor.
Who was Abu al-Rabi Sulayman?
Answer: A Marinid ruler and Sultan of Morocco.
Explanation: Abu al-Rabi Sulayman was a Marinid ruler and Sultan of Morocco.
What was Abu al-Rabi Sulayman's primary title?
Answer: Sultan of Morocco
Explanation: Abu al-Rabi Sulayman's primary title was Sultan of Morocco.
Which Marinid ruler immediately preceded Abu al-Rabi Sulayman?
Answer: Abu Thabit Amir
Explanation: Abu al-Rabi Sulayman succeeded his brother, Abu Thabit Amir, as the Marinid Sultan. Therefore, Abu Thabit Amir was his immediate predecessor.
Who succeeded Abu al-Rabi Sulayman as the Marinid Sultan?
Answer: His uncle, Abu Sa'id Uthman II
Explanation: Following Abu al-Rabi Sulayman's death, his uncle, Abu Sa'id Uthman II, succeeded him and became the next Marinid Sultan of Morocco.
At what age did Abu al-Rabi Sulayman assume the throne?
Answer: 19 years old
Explanation: Abu al-Rabi Sulayman ascended to the position of Marinid Sultan at the age of 19.
How old was Abu al-Rabi Sulayman at the time of his death?
Answer: 21 years old
Explanation: Abu al-Rabi Sulayman was 21 years old when he died on November 23, 1310.
Who was Abu Thabit Amir in relation to Abu al-Rabi Sulayman?
Answer: His brother and predecessor
Explanation: Abu Thabit Amir was the brother and immediate predecessor of Abu al-Rabi Sulayman on the Marinid throne.
What does the succession box entry 'Preceded by Abu Thabit Amir' indicate?
Answer: Abu Thabit Amir ruled immediately before Abu al-Rabi Sulayman.
Explanation: The succession box entry 'Preceded by Abu Thabit Amir' signifies that Abu Thabit Amir was the ruler immediately before Abu al-Rabi Sulayman on the Marinid throne.
Abu al-Rabi Sulayman's relationship to Abu Yaqub Yusuf is described as:
Answer: Either son or grandson
Explanation: Abu al-Rabi Sulayman was either the son or the grandson of Abu Yaqub Yusuf, a notable figure within the Marinid dynasty.
Abu al-Rabi Sulayman was the Sultan of the Nasrid dynasty.
Answer: False
Explanation: Abu al-Rabi Sulayman was a Sultan of the Marinid dynasty, not the Nasrid dynasty.
The Marinid dynasty was a Berber dynasty that ruled in Morocco.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Marinid dynasty was a Berber dynasty that governed Morocco for several centuries.
The navbox entry 'Sultans (1244–1465)' lists all Marinid rulers chronologically.
Answer: True
Explanation: The navbox entry 'Sultans (1244–1465)' signifies a list of rulers who held the title of Sultan within the Marinid dynasty during the specified historical period, providing a chronological overview of their leadership.
The Battle of Río Salado is mentioned as an architectural site linked to the Marinids.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Battle of Río Salado is mentioned as a conflict associated with the Marinid dynasty, not as an architectural site.
What was the significance of the Battle of Algeciras (1278) mentioned in the navbox?
Answer: It was a conflict associated with the Marinid dynasty.
Explanation: The Battle of Algeciras (1278) is mentioned in the navbox as a conflict associated with the Marinid dynasty, not as a specific event directly involving Abu al-Rabi Sulayman's reign.
The Marinid dynasty originated from which indigenous group?
Answer: Berber
Explanation: The Marinid dynasty originated from the indigenous Berber peoples of North Africa.
Which of the following is an architectural site linked to the Marinid dynasty mentioned in the navbox?
Answer: The Al-Attarine Madrasa
Explanation: The Al-Attarine Madrasa is mentioned as an architectural site linked to the Marinid dynasty in the navbox.
Abu al-Rabi Sulayman's emissaries participated in peace talks with the Nasrid Sultan Muhammad III in late 1309.
Answer: False
Explanation: It is alleged that emissaries representing Abu al-Rabi Sulayman participated in discussions held at Alcalá de Henares in late 1309. These talks involved Ferdinand IV of Castile and James II of Aragon and were directed against Muhammad III, the Nasrid sultan of Granada, not necessarily peace talks *with* Muhammad III.
The deposition of Muhammad III of Granada led to the Nasrids withdrawing support from Othman ibn Idris.
Answer: True
Explanation: After Muhammad III was removed from power in a palace coup by his brother Nasr in March 1309, the Nasrids quickly sought to improve relations. They withdrew support from the pretender Othman ibn Idris and actively assisted Abu al-Rabi Sulayman in recapturing Ceuta in July 1309.
As part of the alliance, the Nasrid ruler Nasr granted the Marinids the town of Ronda.
Answer: False
Explanation: As part of the alliance and a marriage treaty, the Nasrid ruler Nasr granted the Marinids the towns of Algeciras and Ronda, not just Ronda.
Algeciras and Ronda were given to the Marinids as part of a military conquest.
Answer: False
Explanation: Algeciras and Ronda were granted to the Marinids as part of a marriage treaty and alliance with the Nasrid ruler Nasr, not as a result of military conquest.
Which event involving Muhammad III of Granada directly preceded the Nasrids assisting Abu al-Rabi Sulayman in recapturing Ceuta?
Answer: Muhammad III was deposed by his brother Nasr.
Explanation: After Muhammad III was removed from power in a palace coup by his brother Nasr in March 1309, the Nasrids quickly sought to improve relations and assisted Abu al-Rabi Sulayman in recapturing Ceuta.
Which two Iberian towns were granted to the Marinids by the Nasrid ruler Nasr?
Answer: Algeciras and Ronda
Explanation: As part of the alliance and a marriage treaty, the Nasrid ruler Nasr granted the Marinids the Iberian towns of Algeciras and Ronda.
The marriage treaty between Abu al-Rabi and a Granadine princess included which territorial concession?
Answer: The towns of Algeciras and Ronda
Explanation: The marriage treaty between Abu al-Rabi and a Granadine princess included the concession of the towns of Algeciras and Ronda to the Marinids.
The talks held at Alcalá de Henares in late 1309 involved Ferdinand IV of Castile and James II of Aragon, and were directed against which ruler?
Answer: Muhammad III of Granada
Explanation: The talks held at Alcalá de Henares in late 1309 involved Ferdinand IV of Castile and James II of Aragon, and were directed against Muhammad III, the Nasrid sultan of Granada.
Abu Thabit Amir died while defending Ceuta against the Nasrid dynasty.
Answer: False
Explanation: Abu Thabit Amir died while leading a siege against Ceuta, which was held by Othman ibn Idris, a pretender supported by the Nasrid dynasty. He was not defending Ceuta itself.
The city of Ceuta was under the control of Othman ibn Idris when Abu al-Rabi Sulayman became Sultan.
Answer: True
Explanation: At the time Abu al-Rabi Sulayman took the throne, the city of Ceuta was under the control of Othman ibn Idris, a claimant to the Marinid throne supported by the Nasrid dynasty.
Abu al-Rabi Sulayman recaptured Ceuta in July 1309 with the help of the Nasrid dynasty.
Answer: True
Explanation: Following the deposition of Muhammad III and the subsequent alliance with Nasr, Abu al-Rabi Sulayman recaptured Ceuta in July 1309 with the assistance of the Nasrid dynasty.
In January 1310, Abu al-Rabi Sulayman sent a fleet to aid the Castilians besieging Algeciras.
Answer: False
Explanation: In January 1310, Abu al-Rabi Sulayman sent a fleet to *lift* the Castilian siege of Algeciras, thereby aiding the Nasrids, not the Castilians.
Abu al-Rabi Sulayman sent North African troops to assist the Aragonese near Almería.
Answer: False
Explanation: Abu al-Rabi Sulayman sent North African troops to assist the Granadines in repelling the Aragonese near Almería, not to assist the Aragonese.
What was the situation in Ceuta when Abu al-Rabi Sulayman became Sultan?
Answer: It was controlled by Othman ibn Idris, a pretender supported by the Nasrids.
Explanation: At the time Abu al-Rabi Sulayman took the throne, the city of Ceuta was under the control of Othman ibn Idris, a claimant to the Marinid throne supported by the Nasrid dynasty.
What action did Abu al-Rabi Sulayman take in January 1310 as part of his alliance with Granada?
Answer: He sent a fleet to lift the Castilian siege of Algeciras.
Explanation: As part of his alliance with Granada, Abu al-Rabi Sulayman sent a fleet in January 1310 to lift the Castilian siege of Algeciras.
Which dynasty supported the pretender Othman ibn Idris in Ceuta?
Answer: The Nasrid dynasty
Explanation: The Nasrid dynasty supported the pretender Othman ibn Idris, who controlled Ceuta during this period.
Abu al-Rabi Sulayman dispatched North African troops to help repel which group's landing near Almería?
Answer: Aragonese
Explanation: Abu al-Rabi Sulayman dispatched North African troops to assist the Granadines, which helped them successfully repel the Aragonese forces attempting to land near Almería.
The title Amir al-Muslimin signifies the ruler's role as Commander of the Faithful.
Answer: True
Explanation: The title Amir al-Muslimin translates to Commander of the Faithful and signifies both political leadership and religious authority for Marinid rulers.
'fn' in the infobox is an abbreviation for 'father's name'.
Answer: False
Explanation: In the infobox, 'fn' is an abbreviation for 'full name,' not 'father's name'.
A 'pretender' is a ruler who has legally inherited the throne.
Answer: False
Explanation: A 'pretender' is an individual who claims the throne or title but does not legally possess it, unlike a ruler who has legally inherited it.
Being 'deposed' means a ruler voluntarily abdicated their throne.
Answer: False
Explanation: Being 'deposed' means a ruler was forcibly removed from their position, which is distinct from voluntarily abdicating their throne.
To 'fend off' an attack means to successfully repel it.
Answer: True
Explanation: To 'fend off' means to successfully repel or drive away an attack or threat.
The term 'Iberian towns' refers to locations on the Iberian Peninsula, such as Algeciras and Ronda.
Answer: True
Explanation: The term 'Iberian towns,' referring to Algeciras and Ronda, indicates locations situated on the Iberian Peninsula, which encompasses modern-day Spain and Portugal.
A 'palace coup' is a sudden seizure of power from within a ruler's own court.
Answer: True
Explanation: A palace coup is a sudden and often violent seizure of power from within a ruler's own court or palace.
What is the Arabic form of Abu al-Rabi Sulayman's name as provided in the source?
Answer: أبو الربيع سليمان المريني
Explanation: The Arabic form of Abu al-Rabi Sulayman's name, as provided and transliterated, is أَبُو الرَّبِيع سُلَيْمَان المَرِيني.
What does the title 'Amir al-Muslimin' imply for Marinid rulers?
Answer: Both political leadership and religious authority.
Explanation: The title Amir al-Muslimin translates to Commander of the Faithful and signifies both political leadership and religious authority for Marinid rulers.
The term 'pretender' in the context of Othman ibn Idris refers to:
Answer: An individual who claimed the throne but did not legally possess it.
Explanation: A 'pretender,' such as Othman ibn Idris, is an individual who claims the right to a throne or title but does not legally possess it.
What does the 'vcard' class signify in the context of the infobox?
Answer: It signifies the infobox contains biographical details adhering to a standard format.
Explanation: The 'vcard' class indicates that the infobox adheres to a standard format for representing biographical details of individuals.
What does the term 'transliterated' mean in the context of Abu al-Rabi Sulayman's name?
Answer: The Arabic script was converted into letters of a different alphabet for pronunciation.
Explanation: Transliterated means that the Arabic script of Abu al-Rabi Sulayman's name has been converted into letters of a different alphabet, the Latin alphabet, to represent its pronunciation.