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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Battuta want to visit Mali?
(a) He had a son living there.
(b) He was sent there on business.
(c) He had never been there.
(d) He wanted to attend a University there.

2. How did Battuta feel about Alexandria Port?
(a) He hated it.
(b) He didn’t even notice it.
(c) He was scared of it.
(d) He was impressed by it.

3. Who were the Marinids?
(a) Famous travelers.
(b) Political leaders.
(c) Brilliant scholars.
(d) Religious activists.

4. What did the Mamluks start out as before they came into power?
(a) Religious zealots.
(b) Warriors.
(c) Tradesmen.
(d) Slaves.

5. Why didn’t Battuta return to the Sultan after the ships sunk in Calicut?
(a) He was embarrassed.
(b) He had no way to get home.
(c) His mission was not yet complete.
(d) He would have been prosecuted.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Battuta love about traveling along the Nile?

2. How many wagons were in the train to New Saray?

3. What was something Tughluq punished people for severely?

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

5. How many wagons did Battuta hire to get to New Saray?

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