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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Steppe.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many times did Battuta circle in the Ka’ba?
(a) 6.
(b) 7.
(c) 8.
(d) 5.

2. What caused growth in Tangier at the time in this book?
(a) Wars.
(b) Religion.
(c) Trading.
(d) Famine.

3. What river was near New Saray?
(a) The Vula River.
(b) The Vega River.
(c) The Viger River.
(d) The Volga River.

4. How many wagons did Battuta hire to get to New Saray?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

5. How does Dunn describe Mecca in off seasons?
(a) Sleepy.
(b) Bustling.
(c) Nondescript.
(d) Dark.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of stability does Dunn praise the Mamluks for?

2. What danger did Battuta encounter when crossing the Pontic mountains?

3. Which ocean lies near Tangier?

4. What shocked Battuta about the Mongol leaders?

5. Why did Battuta take a harder route to get to al-Qiram?

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