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

2. What did Battuta love about traveling along the Nile?
(a) All the people were Muslim.
(b) He could find everything he needed on shore.
(c) It was very beautiful.
(d) The people were nice.

3. 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.

4. Which ocean lies near Tangier?
(a) The Indian.
(b) The Pacific.
(c) The Baltic.
(d) The Atlantic.

5. How does Dunn describe Mecca in off seasons?
(a) Sleepy.
(b) Nondescript.
(c) Dark.
(d) Bustling.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a rihla?

2. Who went for help when danger was encountered while crossing the Pontic mountains?

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

4. What other traveler is Battuta compared to?

5. What kind of illness did Battuta come down with after leaving Algiers?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the Maghrib?

2. What did the pilgrims do at Dhul’Hulaifa?

3. Who were the Marinids?

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

5. How did Battuta feel about Cairo, and why?

6. Where did Battuta usually stay while traveling, and why?

7. How does Dunn feel about the comparison between Battuta and a certain historical figure?

8. How did Battuta feel about his first sea voyage?

9. Why did Battuta begin his journey?

10. What happened at the bath house in Cairo?

(see the answer keys)

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