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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who went for help when danger was encountered while crossing the Pontic mountains?
(a) Sufi.
(b) Battuta.
(c) A slave.
(d) The camel hand.

2. What did most people do after their pilgrimage?
(a) Return to their lives.
(b) Travel to other destinations.
(c) Donate their ceremonial garb.
(d) Stay in Mecca for a time.

3. What does Dunn say caused the diversity in Mecca?
(a) The prisons.
(b) The schools.
(c) The trading routes.
(d) The pilgrims.

4. How long did Battuta stay in Cairo?
(a) 1 month.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 2 months.
(d) 1 week.

5. Where did Battuta meet Orkhan?
(a) Bursa.
(b) Benbow.
(c) Bitwin.
(d) Berber.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Battuta take a harder route to get to al-Qiram?

2. What was the Maristan?

3. How does Dunn describe Mecca in off seasons?

4. Which ocean lies near Tangier?

5. What was Battuta told about his future?

(see the answer key)

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