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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. Where did Battuta wait to hear from Tughluq about a position?
(a) Mittia.
(b) Milan.
(c) Muter.
(d) Multan.

2. Where does Dunn say Battuta headed without knowing when he left China?
(a) Back to Damascus.
(b) Back to India.
(c) Back to Mecca.
(d) Back to his home.

3. What did Battuta lose when the ships sunk in Calicut?
(a) The royal gifts.
(b) All of the above.
(c) Some servants.
(d) His friends.

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

5. Why did Battuta take a harder route to get to al-Qiram?
(a) To avoid danger.
(b) To make another pilgrimage.
(c) To take a new path.
(d) To visit family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did IbnJuzayy get most of his information?

2. How did Battuta describe his journey to Mali?

3. Who ruled China at the time of this book?

4. Where was Abu l-Hasan in power?

5. How long was the Rihla popular?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dunn say probably happened when Battuta returned home?

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

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

4. What do some scholars think about Battuta’s account of China?

5. How did ToghonTemur feel about foreign scholars?

6. What did Battuta find in Hangzhao?

7. Why did Battuta choose to visit Mali?

8. What happened in Calicut?

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

10. Why was Battuta going to China?

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