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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What language did the Mamluks speak?
(a) Turkish.
(b) Yiddish.
(c) Arabic.
(d) Egyptian.

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

3. What color did all the pilgrims wear?
(a) Green.
(b) Black.
(c) White.
(d) Red.

4. What was special about the Mosque of the Prophet?
(a) Isaac was buried there.
(b) Moses slept there.
(c) Mohammed once taught there.
(d) God touched a stone there.

5. Why was Tangier not a center of learning?
(a) It was reforming.
(b) It was small.
(c) It was too religious.
(d) It was isolated.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Battuta feel about Alexandria Port?

2. How big does Dunn say the hajj can get?

3. What danger did Battuta encounter when crossing the Pontic mountains?

4. What was important about Hebron?

5. What tribe was Battuta descended from?

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