Muslim Travellers and Geographers Quiz: facts and a 5-question quiz
Play this quizIbn Battuta, al-Idrisi and others: who travelled where? This is a multiple-choice quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.
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What this quiz covers
Era: 9th-17th century. Region: Africa, Asia, Europe. The 5 questions are about the following, with a short fact for each. Read them first if you want a head start, or skip to the quiz and read afterwards.
Facts behind the questions (spoilers)
- Ibn Battuta: Ibn Battuta travelled about 117,000 km across the Muslim world, reaching India, China and Mali.
- Al-Idrisi: Al-Idrisi's Tabula Rogeriana was the most accurate map of the time.
- Muhammad bin Tughluq: Ibn Battuta arrived in Delhi in 1334 and served the sultan for several years.
- Ibn Jubayr: Ibn Jubayr travelled to Makkah via Egypt and described Salahuddin's rule and Sicily on the return.
- Evliya Çelebi: Evliya Çelebi (1611-after 1683) travelled across the Ottoman Empire and beyond for about 40 years.
Quick answers
What should I know about Ibn Battuta? Ibn Battuta travelled about 117,000 km across the Muslim world, reaching India, China and Mali.
What should I know about Al-Idrisi? Al-Idrisi's Tabula Rogeriana was the most accurate map of the time.
What should I know about Muhammad bin Tughluq? Ibn Battuta arrived in Delhi in 1334 and served the sultan for several years.
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