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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. Where did Battuta meet Orkhan?

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

3. What is a hajj?

4. What kind of guide did Battuta need to find before seeking his fortune?

5. How long was the journey from Damascus to Mecca?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of education did Battuta have before beginning his journey?

2. How was the hajj described in this book?

3. What happened as Battuta was traveling to Qahat?

4. How did Battuta spend his time in Damascus?

5. What happened at the bath house in Cairo?

6. Who were the Mamluks?

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

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

9. What does Dunn think Battuta hoped to find in his travels?

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

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

Discrimination is a very important topic of discussion in this book. How is this discussion brought about, and how does it affect the tone of the book?

Essay Topic 3

Battuta changed when he got into high leadership positions. What were some of these changes, and what do you think caused them?

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