AFRICAN STUDIES

Ibn Battuta was born in the year 1304. He was an Islamic scholar who traveled the world for thirty years. These journeys included most of the Islamic world from West and North Africa to Europe to the Mideast and China. His written account of his travels is known as the Rhila or Journey.

1. Follow this link to “original source” material written by Ibn Battuta.

           2. Read the entries from “Ibn Battuta prepares to cross the Sahara” pp. 317-323 to “Ibn Battuta leaves the city of Mali.”

           3. Write a 250-300 word response to the material. What surprised you? What preconceived notions did Ibn Battuta have while in Africa? How might your response differ from his?

PLEASE CITE WHEN YOU ARE REFERRING TO SOMETHING SAID BY THE AUTHOR.