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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Steppe.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many wagons did Battuta hire to get to New Saray?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

2. What kind of city was al-Qiram at the time of this book?
(a) Muslim.
(b) Catholic.
(c) Jewish.
(d) Mongol.

3. Where did Battuta meet Orkhan?
(a) Bursa.
(b) Bitwin.
(c) Benbow.
(d) Berber.

4. What did the Mamluks start out as before they came into power?
(a) Tradesmen.
(b) Warriors.
(c) Religious zealots.
(d) Slaves.

5. What tribe was Battuta descended from?
(a) The Brahmas.
(b) The Brastias.
(c) The Berbers.
(d) The Brays.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who were the Marinids?

3. How long was the journey from Damascus to Mecca?

4. How long did Battuta stay in Cairo?

5. What kind of stability does Dunn praise the Mamluks for?

(see the answer key)

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