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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many ships were loaded in Cambay?

2. Where does Dunn say Battuta headed without knowing when he left China?

3. Which ocean surrounds the Maldives?

4. What did Battuta do when he got cold after leaving Constantinople?

5. Why was Princess Bayalun going to Constantinople?

Short Essay Questions

1. What caused Battuta to look down on the leadership in Mali?

2. Why did Battuta take a difficult route to India?

3. How does Battuta almost fall out of favor with Tughluq?

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

5. How did ToghonTemur feel about foreign scholars?

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

7. Why was the Rihla made?

8. Why was Battuta going to China?

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

10. What happened in Calicut?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

This book is formed from Battuta’s Rihla. What is a Rihla, and how did it help form this book?

Essay Topic 2

Battuta was devoted to learning in his life. How did he display this devotion, and what affect did this have on his life?

Essay Topic 3

Battuta did finally find a place to settle down. Where was this, and why do you think he chose this place?

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