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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of stability does Dunn praise the Mamluks for?
(a) Geographical.
(b) Religious.
(c) Political.
(d) Economical.

3. How long did Battuta say he stayed in Mecca?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 4 years.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 2 years.

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

5. Who did the Mamluks have to fight against the most?
(a) The Mongols.
(b) The Catholics.
(c) The Egyptians.
(d) The Moroccans.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times was a trip required to Mecca?

2. What was the most common animal to see in a hajj?

3. How long did Battuta stay in Cairo?

4. Where did Battuta meet his first wife?

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

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