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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the Mamluks start out as before they came into power?
(a) Slaves.
(b) Religious zealots.
(c) Warriors.
(d) Tradesmen.

2. Who were the Marinids?
(a) Famous travelers.
(b) Brilliant scholars.
(c) Religious activists.
(d) Political leaders.

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

4. What is a fityan?
(a) A stew made with lamb.
(b) An organization.
(c) A book.
(d) A Muslim sect.

5. Who told Battuta about his future?
(a) A mystic.
(b) A street dancer.
(c) A priest.
(d) A rabbi.

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused growth in Tangier at the time in this book?

2. What color did all the pilgrims wear?

3. What language did the Mamluks speak?

4. Why was Tangier not a center of learning?

5. Who showed Battuta around Constantinople?

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