HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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Question
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Historians value the writings of Ibn Battuta because he-
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provided the basis for many European holy books
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included advice on how to be a just ruler
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left descriptions of what he witnessed on his travels
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presented unbiased views of European life in the Middle Ages
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Thus, Ibn Battuta’s urge to travel was spurred by interest in finding the best teachers and the best libraries, which were then in Alexandria, Cairo, and Damascus. He also wanted to make the pilgrimage to Mecca, called the “hajj, ‘’ as soon as possible, out of eagerness and devotion to his faith.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ibn Battuta learned about life and society throughout the Islamic world during his travels. He saw great religious sites in the Middle East, wealthy royal courts in India and China, met a number of powerful rulers, and toured the Christian city of Constantinople.
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