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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 long was the Rihla popular?

2. How many ships were loaded in Cambay?

3. How does Dunn describe the Islamic divorce process?

4. Where did Battuta wait to hear from Tughluq about a position?

5. When was the Rihla rediscovered?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was Tughluq described in this book?

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

3. What did Battuta find in Hangzhao?

4. What information does Dunn give us about Tughluq’s empire?

5. What does Battuta demand before taking a position in the Maldives?

6. Why did Battuta travel with Princess Bayalun?

7. What surprised Battuta about the Mongol leader thrones?

8. What happened in Calicut?

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

10. How did ToghonTemur feel about foreign scholars?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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 a different opinion of the various places he visited. What were some of these opinions, and how did they come to be?

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