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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Battuta’s first name?
(a) Ibn.
(b) Abdallah.
(c) Muhammed.
(d) Sultana.

2. What was Battuta educated in?
(a) Geography.
(b) Law.
(c) Biology.
(d) Medicine.

3. How many major cities were near Tangier at the time of this book?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

4. What was Battuta’s profession?
(a) Salesman.
(b) Missionary.
(c) Scholar.
(d) Writer.

5. Why was Tangier not a center of learning?
(a) It was reforming.
(b) It was isolated.
(c) It was too religious.
(d) It was small.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Century did this book take place?

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

3. Who were the Marinids?

4. Why does Dunn say he thinks Battuta was so eager to travel?

5. What does Dunn call the time of these travels in history?

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