HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Impacting the split of the Islamic religion when he became the first Caliph
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Creating and spreading the practice of Algebra throughout Europe
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Impacting knowledge of the Islamic world through his travels and journals
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Writing about medical discoveries
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Detailed explanation-1: -What is Ibn Battuta known for? Ibn Battuta was a medieval Muslim traveler who wrote one of the world’s most famous travel logs, the Riḥlah. This work describes the people, places, and cultures he encountered in his journeys along some 75, 000 miles (120, 000 km) across and beyond the Islamic world.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Born in Tangier, Morocco, Ibn Battuta came of age in a family of Islamic judges. In 1325, at age 21, he left his homeland for the Middle East. He intended to complete his hajj-the Muslim pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca-but he also wished to study Islamic law along the way.
Detailed explanation-4: -Ibn Battuta was born in 1304 CE in Tangier, Morocco. His travelogue the Rihla is his most important work. His journeys in the Rihla lasted for a period of almost thirty years, covering nearly the whole of the known Islamic world & beyond.
Detailed explanation-5: -Answer and Explanation: Unfortunately, Ibn Batuta did not manage to influence other travelers as much as the accounts of Marco Polo did.