Eaters of the Dead: The Manuscript of Ibn Fadlan | Short Answer Test Questions

Short Answer Questions

Directions: Answer each question with the appropriate short response.

Short Answer Questions - Introduction

1. In what year was Ibn Fadlan sent on his journey?

2. Who sent Ibn on his journey?

3. Where is Ibn sent on his journey?

4. How long was Ibn gone?

5. In what does Ibn record his journey?

6. What is the differences between Ibn's observations of the Vikings and the general European view of them at that time?

7. What does Ibn observe about the Vikings social customs?

8. What is said in the introduction about Ibn's writing style?

9. What does Ibn tend to present in his writings?

10. For what purpose does Ibn write?

11. What does Ibn say when he is writing about something he saw?