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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 kind of city was al-Qiram at the time of this book?
(a) Mongol.
(b) Catholic.
(c) Jewish.
(d) Muslim.

2. Who showed Battuta around Constantinople?
(a) The Zhoau Emperor.
(b) A hired guide.
(c) Princess Bayalun.
(d) The Sultan of Delphi.

3. What is a Rihla?
(a) A poem.
(b) A record.
(c) A mantle.
(d) A prayer.

4. How many khanates were there at the time of this book?
(a) 4.
(b)
(c)
(d) 8.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dunn say many scholars think of Battuta’s account of China?

2. What kind of gifts did Battuta get in Mali?

3. What was special to Battuta about Adam’s Peak?

4. What was killing many people in Europe at the time of this book?

5. What was Ibn Jazayy’s occupation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was a common occurrence for Battuta when meeting high officials?

2. How was Tughluq described in this book?

3. Why was Battuta going to China?

4. Why did Battuta travel with Princess Bayalun?

5. How did Battuta feel about the people in Mali?

6. What did Battuta have to promise to get a position in Delhi?

7. Why does Dunn say it was a good thing Battuta didn’t go to Delhi after his trip to China?

8. What does Dunn say probably happened when Battuta returned home?

9. What happened to the Rihla after it was made?

10. What information does Dunn give us about Tughluq’s empire?

(see the answer keys)

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