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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did it take for Battuta to get to the Nile Delta?
(a) 7 Months.
(b) 6 Months.
(c) 9 Months.
(d) 8 Months.

2. What kinds of invaders were threatening India at the time of this book?
(a) Islamic.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Mongols.
(d) Catholic.

3. Why did Battuta take a harder route to get to al-Qiram?
(a) To avoid danger.
(b) To visit family.
(c) To make another pilgrimage.
(d) To take a new path.

4. How old was Battuta when he began his pilgrimage?
(a) 20.
(b) 24.
(c) 18.
(d) 22.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who led Battuta to Qahat?

2. What language did the Mamluks speak?

3. What skills was Tughluq lauded for?

4. Where does Dunn say Battuta headed without knowing when he left China?

5. How big does Dunn say the hajj can get?

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