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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Battuta describe his journey to Mali?
(a) Eventful.
(b) Relaxing.
(c) Boring.
(d) Dangerous.

2. Where did Battuta wait to hear from Tughluq about a position?
(a) Muter.
(b) Milan.
(c) Multan.
(d) Mittia.

3. What kind of ruler was in Mali?
(a) A King.
(b) A governor.
(c) A Sultan.
(d) A Prince.

4. What bothered Battuta about the people in Mali?
(a) They did not value education.
(b) They ate too much.
(c) They allowed too many non-Muslim traditions.
(d) They didn’t say their prayers.

5. What was Ibn Jazayy’s occupation?
(a) Professor.
(b) Priest.
(c) Judge.
(d) Writer.

6. Where does Dunn think the information about cultures came from?
(a) Battuta’s journal.
(b) Imagination.
(c) Other records.
(d) Memory.

7. How many wagons did Battuta hire to get to New Saray?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

8. Where did IbnJuzayy get most of his information?
(a) Talks with Battuta.
(b) Interviews with people.
(c) His own experience.
(d) Notes from Battuta.

9. How many ships were loaded in Cambay?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 5.

10. What sunk the ships in Calicut?
(a) Robbers.
(b) Too much cargo.
(c) A storm.
(d) An explosion.

11. Who ruled China at the time of this book?
(a) The Turks.
(b) The Crusaders.
(c) The Shiners.
(d) The Mongols.

12. What country is where Mahtuli used to be?
(a) Romania.
(b) Bulgaria.
(c) Yugoslavia.
(d) India.

13. Where did the Sultan of Delhi want Battuta to take lavish gifts to?
(a) Japan.
(b) China.
(c) Thailand.
(d) Indonesia.

14. What was Battuta accused of when the Rihla was finished?
(a) Telling lies.
(b) Breaking covenants.
(c) Slandering others.
(d) Giving away secrets.

15. What shocked Battuta about the Mongol leaders?
(a) They allowed their women in the courtroom.
(b) They knew much about the Muslims.
(c) They were kind and generous.
(d) They spoke Hindu.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Battuta do when he got cold after leaving Constantinople?

2. What skills was Tughluq lauded for?

3. What were the yurts on the wagons to New Saray made of?

4. Where did Battuta meet the Moroccan Sultan?

5. How did Battuta plan to leave Delhi without being charged?

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