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Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of guide did Battuta need to find before seeking his fortune?
(a) A Persian speaker.
(b) A law expert.
(c) A child rearing servant.
(d) A religious zealot.

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

3. What kind of struggles in Tangier does Dunn say changed history?
(a) Religious struggles.
(b) Trading struggles.
(c) Power struggles.
(d) Agricultural struggles.

4. Where did Battuta wait to hear from Tughluq about a position?
(a) Multan.
(b) Muter.
(c) Milan.
(d) Mittia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What law required a trip to Mecca?

2. What does Dunn say many scholars think of Battuta’s account of China?

3. What shocked Battuta about the Mongol leaders?

4. What city along the Nile did Battuta spend time at before continuing on?

5. What color did all the pilgrims wear?

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