Ibn Battuta - Alverton KS1 History Quiz

Where was Ibn Battuta born?

• Mecca

• Medina

• Tangiers

• Timbuktu

Name the pilgrimage that Ibn Battuta began at the start of his travels.

• Kumano Kodo

• Hajj

• The Pilgrims' Way

• El Camino de Santiago

What year did Ibn Battuta leave his home city?

• 1325

• 1066

• 1665

• 1901

How old was Ibn Battuta when he left Tangiers?

• 55

• 21

• 42

• 13

What is the name of the holy city that Ibn Battuta was heading for?

• Mecca

• Jerusalem

• Hebron

• Santiago de Compostela

Which 2 Wonders of the Ancient World did Ibn Battuta see in Egypt while on his way to Mecca?

• The Statue of Zeus

• The Great Pyramids of Giza

• The Colossus

• The Lighthouse of Alexandria

Give 3 reasons Ibn Battuta used camels on his journey?

• They tell good stories

• They need less water

• They need less food

• They can carry people

• They are friendly

How did Ibn Battuta navigate on his way to Mecca?

• SatNav

• Google Maps

• A large map of the known world

• By the Stars

How long did Ibn Battuta's travels last?

• 2 years

• 100 years

• 29 years

• 67 years

How far did Ibn Battuta travel altogether?

• About 500 miles

• About 1,000 miles

• About 10,000 miles

• About 75,000 miles