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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. What river was near New Saray?

2. What was the Muslim community in China like at the time of this book?

3. Why did Battuta want to visit Mali?

4. Who wanted the Rihla made?

5. What was Battuta accused of when the Rihla was finished?

Short Essay Questions

1. What surprised Battuta about the Mongol leader thrones?

2. What caused Battuta to leave the Maldives?

3. Why was the Rihla made?

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

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

6. What happened in Calicut?

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

8. What was a common occurrence for Battuta when meeting high officials?

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

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

Purity is a main theme of this book. How is this theme presented, and why would this be so central in a plot like this?

Essay Topic 2

Battuta was devoted to learning in his life. How did he display this devotion, and what affect did this have on 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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