Quiz on Ibn Khaldun

In what year did Ibn Khaldun become prime minister in Bougie?

• 1354

• 1364

• 1374

• 1384

Who invited Ibn Khaldun to serve as his prime minister in Bougie?

• Abu Hammu

• Abu 'Abdallah

• 'Abd-al-'Aziz

• Abu1-'Abbas

What did Ibn Khaldun do after Abu 'Abdallah's death?

• He retired from politics.

• He returned to his scholarly research.

• He switched allegiance to Abu1-'Abbas.

• He fled to Spain.

How were the years after Abu 'Abdallah's death for Ibn Khaldun?

• A precarious period in his career

• A time of dedicated scholarly work

• A period of great prosperity

• A stable and secure career

What was Ibn Khaldun's attitude toward high office later in life?

• He was eager to gain more power

• He became cautious and reluctant

• He remained ambitious

• He was indifferent to politics

What did Ibn Khaldun express a desire to focus on?

• Scholarly research

• Administrative duties

• Political negotiations

• Military campaigns

Who ruled Fez between 1366 and 1372?

• Abu Hammu

• Abu 'Abdallah

• 'Abd-al-'Aziz

• Abu1-'Abbas

Why did Abu Hammu's position in Tlemcen become weak in 1370?

• There was a rebellion

• 'Abd-al-'Aziz launched a campaign

• His alliance with Ibn Khaldun ended

• He lost a major battle

Where was Ibn Khaldun captured while escaping to Spain?

• Bougie

• Tlemcen

• Port of Hunayn

• Fez

How long was Ibn Khaldun imprisoned by 'Abd-al-'Aziz?

• One night

• Several days

• Several weeks

• He was not imprisoned