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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 wagons were in the train to New Saray?

2. What was something Tughluq punished people for severely?

3. What country is where Mahtuli used to be?

4. Why was Battuta so unimpressed with the governor of Mali?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What surprised Battuta about the Mongol leader thrones?

2. What caused Battuta to leave the Maldives?

3. What did Battuta have to promise to get a position in Delhi?

4. How does Battuta almost fall out of favor with Tughluq?

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

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

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

8. What happened to the Rihla after it was made?

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

10. What sad news did Battuta learn on his return to Damascus?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Battuta caused something of a confrontation at the bathhouse. Why did he do this, and what does this display about his personality?

Essay Topic 3

Battuta held many different occupations throughout his life. What did he learn and gain through each different position?

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