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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 Battuta’s profession?

2. What made Battuta sad when leaving on his pilgrimage?

3. What kinds of robbers were often on the road to Constantine?

4. How many times did Battuta circle in the Ka’ba?

5. What does Dunn think Battuta spent his time doing in Mecca?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who were the Fityan, and how did Battuta feel about them?

2. How did Battuta feel about Cairo, and why?

3. What was a Qadi, and why is this important to this book?

4. How did Battuta spend his time in Damascus?

5. How was the hajj described in this book?

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

7. How did Battuta’s first marriage happen?

8. Where did Battuta usually stay while traveling, and why?

9. What were some of the parts of the Ka’ba ritual?

10. Why did Battuta begin his journey?

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

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

Essay Topic 3

Battuta had a family, and this is something that should be of utmost importance to most Muslims. Do you think Battuta lived this way? Why or why not?

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