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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What danger did Battuta encounter when crossing the Pontic mountains?
(a) All of the above.
(b) Robbers and thieves.
(c) Falling rocks.
(d) Heavy snow.

2. What was important about Hebron?
(a) The burning bush was there.
(b) Adam was born there.
(c) Abraham was buried there.
(d) Muhammad taught there.

3. What did Battuta do while waiting for a hajj?
(a) Study.
(b) Pray.
(c) Find a wife.
(d) Sculpt.

4. How many certificates did Battuta say he received while waiting for a hajj?
(a) 21.
(b) 40.
(c) 32.
(d) 14.

5. What was wrong with the Arabic guide hired by Battuta?
(a) He was lame.
(b) He was rude.
(c) He was blind.
(d) He was a thief.

Short Answer Questions

1. What impressed Battuta most about the feat he attended in Anatolia?

2. What does Dunn say many scholars think of Battuta’s account of China?

3. Where in China does Dunn say Battuta is not likely to have visited?

4. Who ruled China at the time of this book?

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

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