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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the profession of Battuta’s father?
(a) Writer.
(b) Salesman.
(c) Missionary.
(d) Scholar.

3. What was Battuta’s profession?
(a) Missionary.
(b) Scholar.
(c) Writer.
(d) Salesman.

4. What caused growth in Tangier at the time in this book?
(a) Religion.
(b) Wars.
(c) Trading.
(d) Famine.

5. What was Battuta educated in?
(a) Biology.
(b) Medicine.
(c) Geography.
(d) Law.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dunn say was one of the major centers of learning at this time for Muslims?

2. Why does Dunn say he thinks Battuta was so eager to travel?

3. Why was Tangier not a center of learning?

4. What is a rihla?

5. Which ocean lies near Tangier?

(see the answer key)

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