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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What position got Battuta a sizeable raise in Delhi?
(a) The Official Scriptorian.
(b) The Mosque Director.
(c) The Chief Judge.
(d) The Chief Vizier.

2. Where in China does Dunn say Battuta is not likely to have visited?
(a) Beijing.
(b) Hangzhao.
(c) Samutra.
(d) Shanghai.

3. Which ocean surrounds the Maldives?
(a) Pacific.
(b) Indian.
(c) Black Sea.
(d) Atlantic.

4. What happened just before Battuta met Mansa Sulayman?
(a) He got married.
(b) He was arrested.
(c) He recovered from an illness.
(d) He was promoted in leadership.

5. Where was Abu l-Hasan in power?
(a) India.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Jerusalem.
(d) Morocco.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the Malian capitol?

2. How did the people raise their children at the time of this book?

3. What kind of ruler was in Mali?

4. How many khanates were there at the time of this book?

5. What was special to Battuta about Adam’s Peak?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why didn’t Battuta go to Delhi when finished with his trip to China?

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

4. What happened to the Rihla after it was made?

5. What caused Battuta to leave the Maldives?

6. What does Battuta demand before taking a position in the Maldives?

7. Why was Battuta going to China?

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

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

10. How was Tughluq described in this book?

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