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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 wait to join a hajj?

2. How did Battuta feel about Alexandria Port?

3. What was wrong with the Arabic guide hired by Battuta?

4. What was the Maristan?

5. Who were the Marinids?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who were the Marinids?

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

3. How did Battuta’s first marriage happen?

4. How was the hajj described in this book?

5. What was the Maghrib?

6. What happened as Battuta was traveling to Qahat?

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

8. How does Dunn feel about the comparison between Battuta and a certain historical figure?

9. How does this book show the Muslim attitude towards women?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

This book is formed from Battuta’s Rihla. What is a Rihla, and how did it help form this book?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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