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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dunn call the time of these travels in history?
(a) The Islamic Overtake.
(b) The Muslim Middle Ages.
(c) The Religious Awakening.
(d) The Middle Eastern Industrial Period.

2. Where is Zeila located?
(a) Morocco.
(b) Africa.
(c) Arabia.
(d) Egypt.

3. What did the pilgrims do at Dhi I-Haifa?
(a) Eat.
(b) Bathe.
(c) Pray.
(d) Begin the fast.

4. Who told Battuta about his future?
(a) A priest.
(b) A mystic.
(c) A rabbi.
(d) A street dancer.

5. What tribe was Battuta descended from?
(a) The Brahmas.
(b) The Berbers.
(c) The Brays.
(d) The Brastias.

Short Answer Questions

1. What language did the Mamluks speak?

2. How did Battuta cross the Pontic mountains?

3. How did Battuta feel about the people in Zeila?

4. Which ocean lies near Tangier?

5. Who did the Mamluks have to fight against the most?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Battuta begin his journey?

2. How does this book show the Muslim attitude towards women?

3. What kind of education did Battuta have before beginning his journey?

4. How was the hajj described in this book?

5. What happened when Battuta visited a Sufi?

6. What did Battuta think of his first exposure to Africa in Zeila?

7. Who were the Fityan, and how did Battuta feel about them?

8. How did Battuta spend his time in Damascus?

9. What were some of the parts of the Ka’ba ritual?

10. What bad thing did Battuta learn about his Arabic guide, and how did he respond to this?

(see the answer keys)

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