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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 didn’t give good enough gifts.
(b) He didn’t speak Arabic.
(c) He knew little of the Muslim religion.
(d) He didn’t hold prayers.

2. What position got Battuta a sizeable raise in Delhi?
(a) The Chief Judge.
(b) The Chief Vizier.
(c) The Mosque Director.
(d) The Official Scriptorian.

3. What position did Jamal al-Din hold?
(a) Governor.
(b) Prince.
(c) Sultan.
(d) Vizier.

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

5. Where was Battuta’s mother buried?
(a) Alexandria.
(b) Cairo.
(c) Algiers.
(d) Tangier.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Battuta get to al-Qiram?

2. How many ships were loaded in Cambay?

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

4. How long was the Rihla popular?

5. What was Battuta waiting for while on Samutra?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why was Battuta going to China?

3. Why did Battuta choose to visit Mali?

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

5. What was important about Adam’s Peak?

6. How was Tughluq described in this book?

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

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

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

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

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