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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Battuta make his pilgrimage more dangerous than it had to be at the beginning?
(a) He didn’t shave his head.
(b) He didn’t go with a group.
(c) He brought a woman with him.
(d) He packed a lot of money.

2. Who was turned against Battuta in the Maldives?
(a) The Vizier.
(b) The Princess.
(c) The Governor.
(d) The Sultan.

3. How did Battuta describe China?
(a) Crowded.
(b) Strange.
(c) Distasteful.
(d) All of the above.

4. How long did it take for Battuta to get to the Nile Delta?
(a) 8 Months.
(b) 6 Months.
(c) 7 Months.
(d) 9 Months.

5. What kind of illness did Battuta come down with after leaving Algiers?
(a) An infection.
(b) A rash.
(c) A fever.
(d) A cough.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dunn say about the ceremonies described in this book?

2. What is Dunn’s role in this book?

3. How long did Battuta stay in Tunis?

4. Who invited Battuta to a feast in Anatolia?

5. What does Dunn say was one of the major centers of learning at this time for Muslims?

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