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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Battuta meet people who were of his religion as he travelled?
(a) Cairo.
(b) All of the above.
(c) Maldives.
(d) Mecca.

2. How did Battuta feel about Alexandria Port?
(a) He was impressed by it.
(b) He hated it.
(c) He didn’t even notice it.
(d) He was scared of it.

3. What kinds of robbers were often on the road to Constantine?
(a) Muslim.
(b) Asian.
(c) Arab.
(d) African.

4. How many major cities were near Tangier at the time of this book?
(a) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

5. What is a rihla?
(a) A statue.
(b) A prayer roll.
(c) A painting.
(d) A written history.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of stability does Dunn praise the Mamluks for?

2. When was this book translated in America?

3. What was Battuta educated in?

4. Where did Battuta meet his first wife?

5. What other traveler is Battuta compared to?

(see the answer key)

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