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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the status of Orkhan?

2. What law required a trip to Mecca?

3. Which Century did this book take place?

4. What is a Qadi?

5. What was all around the city of Cairo?

Short Essay Questions

1. What major historical figure was Battuta compared to, and why?

2. What did Battuta think of his first exposure to Africa in Zeila?

3. How did Battuta’s first marriage happen?

4. How did the spread of Islam affect Battuta in his travels?

5. What made the pilgrimage so dangerous?

6. What happened as Battuta was traveling to Qahat?

7. Why did Battuta begin his journey?

8. What was important about Medina?

9. Who were the Marinids?

10. What was the Maghrib?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Battuta held many different occupations throughout his life. What did he learn and gain through each different position?

Essay Topic 2

Much of this book centered around Battuta’sMulsim beliefs. What are some of these beliefs, and how did they shape his life?

Essay Topic 3

Battuta traveled internationally throughout his whole life. How did this experience shape his life and personality?

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