Multiple choice

Ibn Battuta was able to travel without personal funds because he:

  1. sold slaves as he traveled

  2. acted as a scribe for merchants

  3. Relied on the Five Pillars of Islam

  4. was the Qadi for Mansa Musa

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ibn Battuta traveled as a scholar and a qadi, relying on the hospitality and support provided by the Muslim community, which is deeply rooted in the Islamic tradition of charity and hospitality.