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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. What was Ibn Jazayy’s occupation?

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

3. What kinds of invaders were threatening India at the time of this book?

4. What shocked Battuta about the Mongol leaders?

5. Who wanted the Rihla made?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How was Tughluq described in this book?

3. What was important about Adam’s Peak?

4. How did ToghonTemur feel about foreign scholars?

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

6. Why was Battuta going to China?

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

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

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

10. Why did Battuta choose to visit Mali?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Battuta held many different occupations throughout his life. What did he learn and gain through each different position?

Essay Topic 2

Battuta traveled internationally throughout his whole life. How did this experience shape his life and personality?

Essay Topic 3

The pilgrimage to Mecca is required for all Muslims at least once. Why do you think this is? What did this pilgrimage do for Battuta?

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