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Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Dunn say he thinks Battuta was so eager to travel?
(a) To find a wife.
(b) To further his education.
(c) To seek his fortune.
(d) To leave his parents.

2. Who did the Mamluks have to fight against the most?
(a) The Mongols.
(b) The Catholics.
(c) The Egyptians.
(d) The Moroccans.

3. Who led Battuta to Qahat?
(a) A hajj leader.
(b) A Qadi.
(c) A scholar.
(d) A sailor.

4. What kind of men did Battuta travel with after leaving Algiers?
(a) Robbers.
(b) Priests.
(c) Merchants.
(d) Scholars.

5. Where is Zeila located?
(a) Arabia.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Africa.
(d) Morocco.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times did Battuta circle in the Ka’ba?

2. What kinds of invaders were threatening India at the time of this book?

3. What kind of town does Dunn call Tangier at this point in history?

4. What did Battuta love about traveling along the Nile?

5. Who was turned against Battuta in the Maldives?

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