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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Battuta when he began his pilgrimage?
(a) 24.
(b) 18.
(c) 20.
(d) 22.

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

3. How does Dunn say Muslim women lived at the time of this book?
(a) Like hermits.
(b) In constant fear.
(c) Boldly.
(d) In seclusion.

4. What did Battuta love about traveling along the Nile?
(a) All the people were Muslim.
(b) The people were nice.
(c) It was very beautiful.
(d) He could find everything he needed on shore.

5. Who told Battuta about his future?
(a) A street dancer.
(b) A priest.
(c) A rabbi.
(d) A mystic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Tangier not a center of learning?

2. Where did Battuta go after leaving Algiers?

3. How many major cities were near Tangier at the time of this book?

4. What made Battuta sad when leaving on his pilgrimage?

5. How long did it take for Battuta to get to the Nile Delta?

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