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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 ships were loaded in Cambay?

2. Where was Abu l-Hasan in power?

3. Who was turned against Battuta in the Maldives?

4. Who did most of Battuta’s duties in Delhi?

5. What kind of gifts did Battuta get in Mali?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Battuta feel about the people in Mali?

3. What was important about Adam’s Peak?

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

5. How do scholars feel about the Rihla?

6. How did ToghonTemur feel about foreign scholars?

7. Why did Battuta choose to visit Mali?

8. Why was Battuta going to China?

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

10. How was Tughluq described in this book?

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

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

Essay Topic 3

Battuta had a family, and this is something that should be of utmost importance to most Muslims. Do you think Battuta lived this way? Why or why not?

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