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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 was Battuta so unimpressed with the governor of Mali?
(a) He knew little of the Muslim religion.
(b) He didn’t hold prayers.
(c) He didn’t speak Arabic.
(d) He didn’t give good enough gifts.

2. What made Battuta feel disloyal to Tughluq?
(a) He disagreed with a decision.
(b) He reprimanded the Sultan.
(c) He took a higher pay than needed.
(d) He married the daughter of a rebel governor.

3. What was Battuta waiting for while on Samutra?
(a) Good sailing weather.
(b) His wife to give birth.
(c) His son to heal.
(d) A message from his parents.

4. How many wagons did Battuta hire to get to New Saray?
(a) 3.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

5. Who was turned against Battuta in the Maldives?
(a) The Princess.
(b) The Governor.
(c) The Vizier.
(d) The Sultan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Battuta prepare before meeting Tughluq?

2. What did Battuta demand when he took a position in the Maldives?

3. Who did Abu Inan take his power from?

4. Where did Abu Inan live?

5. What position did Jamal al-Din hold?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why did Battuta travel with Princess Bayalun?

4. What caused Battuta to leave the Maldives?

5. What does Battuta demand before taking a position in the Maldives?

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

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

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

9. What caused Battuta to look down on the leadership in Mali?

10. How does Battuta almost fall out of favor with Tughluq?

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