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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What was all around the city of Cairo?
(a) A trench.
(b) A mural.
(c) A serpentine pattern.
(d) A wall.

5. What kind of stability does Dunn praise the Mamluks for?
(a) Religious.
(b) Political.
(c) Geographical.
(d) Economical.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who told Battuta about his future?

2. How did Battuta feel about Alexandria Port?

3. Where did Battuta decide to seek his fortune?

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

5. What was the status of Orkhan?

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