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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 China?
(a) All of the above.
(b) Strange.
(c) Crowded.
(d) Distasteful.

2. Who defends Battuta from his rihla?
(a) Politicians.
(b) Muslim leaders.
(c) Scholars.
(d) All of the above.

3. Where was Abu l-Hasan in power?
(a) Morocco.
(b) Jerusalem.
(c) Egypt.
(d) India.

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

5. How did Battuta feel about Mansa Sulayman?
(a) He was impressed.
(b) He was disappointed.
(c) He was intimidated.
(d) He was offended.

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

7. What was the name of the Malian capitol?
(a) Tyre.
(b) None of the above.
(c) Ceylon.
(d) Alyth.

8. What made Rihlas popular?
(a) It was a tradition of the time.
(b) The people were finally literary.
(c) Not many people travelled.
(d) Schools loved such records.

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

10. What skills was Tughluq lauded for?
(a) His artistic skills.
(b) His oratorical skills.
(c) His military skills.
(d) His organizational skills.

11. How did Battuta plan to leave Delhi without being charged?
(a) He planned to divorce his wife.
(b) He planned to go on a pilgrimage.
(c) He planned to visit his family.
(d) He planned to resign his position.

12. Where did Dunn think Battuta should have settled down?
(a) The Maldives.
(b) Alexandria.
(c) Mecca.
(d) Fez.

13. Where does Dunn say Battuta headed without knowing when he left China?
(a) Back to Mecca.
(b) Back to India.
(c) Back to Damascus.
(d) Back to his home.

14. When was the Rihla rediscovered?
(a) The 17th Century.
(b) The 18th Century.
(c) The 19th Century.
(d) The 16th Century.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who showed Battuta around Constantinople?

2. What was a junk?

3. What position got Battuta a sizeable raise in Delhi?

4. What surprised Dunn about Battuta contacting Teghon Temur?

5. What desert borders Mali?

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