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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Two, The Ways of the Oguz Turks.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what purpose does Ibn write?
(a) To encourage travel.
(b) To make money.
(c) Entertainment.
(d) Informational.

2. What does Ibn observe about the Vikings social customs?
(a) They have a very loose social structure.
(b) They have no cohesive society.
(c) They have few long time rituals.
(d) They have a strong sense of ritual.

3. How many times has Ibn traveled away from his home city before this journey?
(a) Never
(b) Five times.
(c) Once.
(d) Twice.

4. About what people does Ibn begin writing about in Chapter Two?
(a) The Britons.
(b) The Turks.
(c) The Northmen.
(d) The Bulgars.

5. Where is Ibn sent on his journey?
(a) To Alexandria.
(b) To the Bulgars.
(c) To the Egyptians.
(d) To Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of the personal habits of the people from question #25 does Ibn write?

2. Upon what river do several men and horses perish?

3. How has Ibn acquired most of his knowledge?

4. What does Ibn list in his narrative?

5. What does Ibn tend to present in his writings?

(see the answer key)

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