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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Malabar and the Maldives.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who invited Battuta to a feast in Anatolia?
(a) Professors.
(b) Merchants.
(c) Craftsmen.
(d) Nobles.

2. What does Dunn call the time of these travels in history?
(a) The Religious Awakening.
(b) The Islamic Overtake.
(c) The Muslim Middle Ages.
(d) The Middle Eastern Industrial Period.

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

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

5. What did Battuta do while waiting for a hajj?
(a) Find a wife.
(b) Sculpt.
(c) Study.
(d) Pray.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who led Battuta to Qahat?

2. What caused growth in Tangier at the time in this book?

3. How does Dunn describe Mecca in off seasons?

4. What was wrong with the Arabic guide hired by Battuta?

5. How long was the journey from Damascus to Mecca?

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