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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dunn say about the ceremonies described in this book?
(a) They are the same today as they were then.
(b) They are antiquated.
(c) They are symbolic.
(d) They are incorrect.

2. Why didn’t Battuta return to the Sultan after the ships sunk in Calicut?
(a) He would have been prosecuted.
(b) He was embarrassed.
(c) His mission was not yet complete.
(d) He had no way to get home.

3. What did the pilgrims do at Dhi I-Haifa?
(a) Begin the fast.
(b) Bathe.
(c) Pray.
(d) Eat.

4. What impressed Battuta most about the feat he attended in Anatolia?
(a) The talk was purely religious.
(b) He learns of new books.
(c) They were very generous.
(d) There was food he had never seen.

5. What was something Tughluq punished people for severely?
(a) Disloyalty.
(b) Adultery.
(c) Breaking religious rules.
(d) Theft.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Battuta protect himself with during his journey to Qahat?

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

3. What was wrong with the Arabic guide hired by Battuta?

4. Where did Battuta meet people who were of his religion as he travelled?

5. What kind of gifts did Battuta get in Mali?

(see the answer key)

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