Ibn Battuta

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?

• 25

• 21

• 42

• 13

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

• Mecca

• Jerusalem

• Hebron

• Santiago de Compostela

• Varanasi

How long did the Rihla (or journey) last?

• 2 years

• 18 years

• 29 years

• 47 years

How far was Ibn Battuta's Rihla?

• 1,500 miles

• 6,300 miles

• 34,200 miles

• 75,000 miles

• 93,000 miles

How many countries did Ibn Battuta visit?

• 12

• 24

• 44

• 61

• 89

When did Ibn Battuta return to Tangiers?

• 1401

• 1396

• 1282

• 1355

Which island nation saw Ibn Battuta marry a princess?

• The Maldives

• The Bahamas

• Mauritius

• Sri Lanka

Ibn Battuta travelled with caravans - what is a caravan?

• A large tent

• A group of people travelling

• A donkey

• Soldiers