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Ibn Battuta Trivia Quiz

So do you think you know Ibn Battuta? Probably not. Take this tough quiz and learn a thing or two about this traveller!

A multiple-choice quiz by LordBehemoth. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
LordBehemoth

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
33,261

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
811

Last 3 plays: Guest 81 (6/10), Guest 223 (7/10), Guest 50 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. How old was Ibn Battuta when he began his travels? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Of what religion was Ibn Battuta? Hint

Islam

Christian

Jewish

Tribal

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which continent did Battuta NOT visit? Hint

Europe

Asia

North America

Africa

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which country does NOT occupy an area where Battuta visited? Hint

Germany

Thailand

Somalia

Morocco

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Question 5 of 10

5. What year did Battuta begin his travels? Hint

1104 AD

713 AD

1325 AD

14 BC

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Question 6 of 10

6. About how long did Battuta's travels last? Hint

10 years

30 years

50 years

60 years

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Question 7 of 10

7. About how many miles did Battuta travel? Hint

More than 75,000 miles

About 50,000 miles

Less than 1,000 miles

More than 150,000 miles

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was Battuta's full name? Hint

Ibn Abdullah Battuta Muhammed

Ibn Battuta

Abu Abdullah Muhammad Ibn Battuta

Ibn Muhammed Battuta

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Question 9 of 10

9. What country was Battuta born in? Hint

Morocco

India

Yemen

Somalia

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many times did Battuta make the Hajj to Mecca? Hint

He never made the Hajj

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How old was Ibn Battuta when he began his travels?

Answer: 21

I guess he needed a lot of time, since he travelled so much.

2. Of what religion was Ibn Battuta?

Answer: Islam

From Morocco.

3. Which continent did Battuta NOT visit?

Answer: North America

He visited Muslim Spain in Europe, but that was all.

4. Which country does NOT occupy an area where Battuta visited?

Answer: Germany

Yes, he did not travel into northern Europe.

5. What year did Battuta begin his travels?

Answer: 1325 AD

And they lasted about thirty years.

6. About how long did Battuta's travels last?

Answer: 30 years

He went a long way too.

7. About how many miles did Battuta travel?

Answer: More than 75,000 miles

He must have had sore feet... (Unless he rode on camels - then the camels must have had sore feet!)

8. What was Battuta's full name?

Answer: Abu Abdullah Muhammad Ibn Battuta

No wonder he went by Ibn.

9. What country was Battuta born in?

Answer: Morocco

He did travel to all those other countries.

10. How many times did Battuta make the Hajj to Mecca?

Answer: 7

Making the Hajj is one of the Five Pillars of Islam... The others are the statement of faith, the duty to pray, giving alms, and fasting.

Source: Author LordBehemoth

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