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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 bothered Battuta about the people in Mali?

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

3. What saved Battuta when the ships sunk in Calicut?

4. Where did Tughluq’s empire begin to crumble?

5. Where was Abu l-Hasan in power?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was Tughluq described in this book?

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

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

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

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

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

7. What did Battuta find in Hangzhao?

8. Why did Battuta choose to visit Mali?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

The pilgrimage to Mecca is required for all Muslims at least once. Why do you think this is? What did this pilgrimage do for Battuta?

Essay Topic 3

Benbow had more than 4 wives in his lifetime, but we learn very little about any of them. Why is this, and what does this teach us?

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