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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. How many khanates were there at the time of this book?

2. How did Battuta plan to leave Delhi without being charged?

3. Which ocean surrounds the Maldives?

4. How many ships were loaded in Cambay?

5. How many wagons did Battuta hire to get to New Saray?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Dunn say it was a good thing Battuta didn’t go to Delhi after his trip to China?

2. How do scholars feel about the Rihla?

3. Why did Battuta go back to Fez after visiting Mali?

4. What does Dunn say probably happened when Battuta returned home?

5. What do some scholars think about Battuta’s account of China?

6. What caused Battuta to leave the Maldives?

7. What caused Battuta to look down on the leadership in Mali?

8. Why did Battuta take a difficult route to India?

9. What was Battuta accused of after the Rihla was made?

10. Why did Battuta travel with Princess Bayalun?

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

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