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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 saved Battuta when the ships sunk in Calicut?

2. Where does Dunn say Battuta headed without knowing when he left China?

3. What was the main religion in India at the time of this book?

4. What did Battuta prepare before meeting Tughluq?

5. Why did Battuta take a harder route to get to al-Qiram?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did ToghonTemur feel about foreign scholars?

3. What surprised Battuta about the Mongol leader thrones?

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

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

6. Why was Battuta going to China?

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

8. What caused Battuta to look down on the leadership in Mali?

9. Why did Battuta travel with Princess Bayalun?

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

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

Discrimination is a very important topic of discussion in this book. How is this discussion brought about, and how does it affect the tone of the book?

Essay Topic 3

Battuta did finally find a place to settle down. Where was this, and why do you think he chose this place?

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