Geography
What year did Ibn Battuta start his journey?
1325
How many wives did Ibn Buttuta have?
10
Why did he start his traveling?
To fulfill the 5th pillar of Isla
How many miles did he travel?
75,000
What is the definition of Hajj
Pilgrimage to Mecca
What was his first stop?
Cairo, Egypt
How old was he when he started his journey?
20
Was he muslim?
Yes
Did he finish college before he left?
Yes he finished with an Islamic law degree
What does Mamluk mean?
Property or slave
The Arabian desert
When was he born?
Feb 24, 1304
What religion was the Byzantine army?
They were Christian
How many continents did he travel?
3 continents
Who were the Seljuk Turks?
Herdsmen of sheep and horses
What location did he stay in the longest?
Delhi, India
How many years did he travel?
29 years
In what ways was Islam spread?
Military, trade, pilgrimage, and missionaries
Why is Ibn Battuta important?
His writings about his travels that helped to develop trade.
What is a Crusade?
What were some of the dangers he faced when traveling?
He was attacked by bandits, almost drowned in a sinking ship, and nearly beheaded by a tyrant ruler.
What language did he speak?
Arabic
What is the oldest religion?
Hinduism
What was the name of the book he wrote?
The Rihla
What is Anatolia?
A large peninsula or a region in Turkey.