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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. How has Ibn acquired most of his knowledge?
(a) From listening to bardic tales.
(b) From his mother.
(c) Out of books.
(d) By traveling.

2. Why does Ibn's party stop after they leave the Oguz?
(a) A horse has gone lame.
(b) One of their wagons has broken.
(c) They are refused passage by a man.
(d) Ibn is sick.

3. Why are Ibn and his party taken captive?
(a) They practice the wrong religion.
(b) They are thought to be spies.
(c) They have not paid the wheel wright.
(d) They are thought to carry the plague.

4. What is the first information given about Ibn?
(a) His full name and station.
(b) His age.
(c) His birthdate.
(d) His beliefs.

5. How long was Ibn gone?
(a) Two years.
(b) Three years.
(c) Six months.
(d) A year.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many times has Ibn traveled away from his home city before this journey?

3. What is the differences between Ibn's observations of the Vikings and the general European view of them at that time?

4. How does the religious beliefs of the people from question #25 and Ibn's people compare?

5. In what year was Ibn Fadlan sent on his journey?

(see the answer key)

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