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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 does Dunn say was one of the major centers of learning at this time for Muslims?

3. Which Century did this book take place?

4. What was the most common animal to see in a hajj?

5. What did Battuta do at the Mount of Mercy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What bad thing did Battuta learn about his Arabic guide, and how did he respond to this?

2. What happened to Battuta while traveling across the Pontic Mountains?

3. How did Battuta spend his time in Damascus?

4. What happened to Battuta at Bijaya?

5. How was the hajj described in this book?

6. How did Battuta hope to seek his fortune?

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

8. What are some of the important facts Dunn shares about Tangier?

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

10. What did the pilgrims do at Dhul’Hulaifa?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Loyalty was very important to Battuta. How did he show this through his actions?

Essay Topic 2

Some scholars think a lot of what Battuta wrote about was falsified. Having read this version of his story, what do you think about these accusations?

Essay Topic 3

Battuta had many high and lofty goals in life. How did he go about achieving these?

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