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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. Why does Dunn say it was good Battuta didn’t go to Delhi?
(a) The empire was crumbling.
(b) A war was starting.
(c) He would have been arrested.
(d) He would not have been given a job.

2. What was the first city Battuta visited in Mali?
(a) Wamira.
(b) Walata.
(c) Wakara.
(d) Watika.

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

4. Who wanted the Rihla made?
(a) The Sultan of Delhi.
(b) Battuta.
(c) Princess Bayalun.
(d) Abu Inan.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What saved Battuta when the ships sunk in Calicut?

2. Which ocean surrounds the Maldives?

3. Where did Tughluq’s empire begin to crumble?

4. What country is where Mahtuli used to be?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened in Calicut?

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

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

4. How do scholars feel about the Rihla?

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

6. Why was Battuta going to China?

7. Why did Battuta take a difficult route to India?

8. What do some scholars think about Battuta’s account of China?

9. Why was the Rihla made?

10. What was Battuta accused of after the Rihla was made?

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