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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Dunn think Battuta spent his time doing in Mecca?
(a) Attending lectures.
(b) Healing.
(c) Raising his children.
(d) Writing.

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

5. What was all around the city of Cairo?
(a) A trench.
(b) A serpentine pattern.
(c) A mural.
(d) A wall.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Battuta’s profession?

2. What is a rihla?

3. What does Dunn call the time of these travels in history?

4. How long did Battuta stay in Cairo?

5. Who did Battuta stay with in Aden?

(see the answer key)

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