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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did Battuta stay in Tunis?
(a) 3 Months.
(b) 1 Month.
(c) 4 Months.
(d) 2 Months.

2. How long did Battuta stay in Cairo?
(a) 2 months.
(b) 1 month.
(c) 1 week.
(d) 2 weeks.

3. How did Battuta describe China?
(a) Strange.
(b) Distasteful.
(c) All of the above.
(d) Crowded.

4. Who went for help when danger was encountered while crossing the Pontic mountains?
(a) A slave.
(b) Battuta.
(c) Sufi.
(d) The camel hand.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Tophon Temur from?

2. What did Battuta have to recover from when he got to Qahat?

3. What did Battuta have in a bundle on his way to Qahat?

4. What law required a trip to Mecca?

5. What made Battuta feel disloyal to Tughluq?

(see the answer key)

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