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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) Falling rocks.
(b) All of the above.
(c) Robbers and thieves.
(d) Heavy snow.

2. Who ruled China at the time of this book?
(a) The Shiners.
(b) The Crusaders.
(c) The Turks.
(d) The Mongols.

3. What was special to Battuta about Adam’s Peak?
(a) His father lived there.
(b) Adam came to Earth there.
(c) He met his wife there.
(d) Mohammed spoke there.

4. What bothered Battuta in a bathhouse?
(a) The windows didn’t quite face West.
(b) There was a whore.
(c) The music was too loud.
(d) The men were naked.

5. What did the Mamluks start out as before they came into power?
(a) Slaves.
(b) Warriors.
(c) Religious zealots.
(d) Tradesmen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Battuta wait to join a hajj?

2. Who did the Mamluks have to fight against the most?

3. Why did ToghonTemur like to open relationships with the Muslims?

4. What was the Muslim community in China like at the time of this book?

5. Where did Battuta decide to seek his fortune?

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