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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Century did this book take place?

2. What kind of men did Battuta travel with after leaving Algiers?

3. What was Battuta educated in?

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

5. How many major cities were near Tangier at the time of this book?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the spread of Islam affect Battuta in his travels?

2. How did Battuta’s first marriage happen?

3. Where did Battuta usually stay while traveling, and why?

4. What were some of the parts of the Ka’ba ritual?

5. How did Battuta hope to seek his fortune?

6. What does Dunn think Battuta hoped to find in his travels?

7. How was the hajj described in this book?

8. What did the pilgrims do at Dhul’Hulaifa?

9. Who were the Fityan, and how did Battuta feel about them?

10. What did Battuta think of his first exposure to Africa in Zeila?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Battuta had a different opinion of the various places he visited. What were some of these opinions, and how did they come to be?

Essay Topic 2

Battuta traveled internationally throughout his whole life. How did this experience shape his life and personality?

Essay Topic 3

Battuta did finally find a place to settle down. Where was this, and why do you think he chose this place?

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