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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Battuta get to Yemen?
(a) He joined a caravan.
(b) He walked.
(c) He went by sea.
(d) He hired a camel.

2. What did Battuta do when he got cold after leaving Constantinople?
(a) Drank spirits.
(b) Made a fire.
(c) Put on all his clothing.
(d) Returned to the city.

3. What color did all the pilgrims wear?
(a) Green.
(b) Black.
(c) Red.
(d) White.

4. What position did Jamal al-Din hold?
(a) Sultan.
(b) Prince.
(c) Governor.
(d) Vizier.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dunn say about the ceremonies described in this book?

2. How did Battuta feel about the people in Zeila?

3. Where did Battuta meet people who were of his religion as he travelled?

4. What made Battuta feel disloyal to Tughluq?

5. What did Battuta protect himself with during his journey to Qahat?

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