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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 did Battuta demand when he took a position in the Maldives?
(a) A wife.
(b) A title.
(c) A private living quarter.
(d) A horse.

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

3. What were the yurts on the wagons to New Saray made of?
(a) Poplin.
(b) Felt.
(c) Silk.
(d) Cotton.

4. Where was Tophon Temur from?
(a) China.
(b) Sri Lanka.
(c) Syria.
(d) India.

5. Who did Abu Inan take his power from?
(a) His uncle.
(b) His cousin.
(c) His brother.
(d) His father.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Battuta meet the Moroccan Sultan?

2. Where does Dunn say Battuta headed without knowing when he left China?

3. How did Battuta feel about Mansa Sulayman?

4. What position got Battuta a sizeable raise in Delhi?

5. What was Battuta accused of when the Rihla was finished?

Short Essay Questions

1. What sad news did Battuta learn on his return to Damascus?

2. Why was the Rihla made?

3. What happened in Calicut?

4. What caused Battuta to leave the Maldives?

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

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

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

8. What did Battuta find in Hangzhao?

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

10. Why did Battuta choose to visit Mali?

(see the answer keys)

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