Ibn Battuta was a Moroccan explorer. He travelled for nearly 30 years and covered most of the Islamic world.
He has been considered one of the greatest travelers of all time. He has traveled the equivalent of 44 countries.
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As the names of the countries and desserts will be mentioned in the story ahead, you have to find those places on the globe or map, whichever is available with you.
He first began his voyage by exploring the lands of the Middle East (Israel, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates). Thereafter he sailed down the Red Sea to Mecca. He crossed the huge Arabian Desert and traveled to Iraq and Iran.
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Then in 1332, Ibn Battuta decided to visit India. He stayed in India for a period of 8 years and then left for China.
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Ibn Battuta left for another adventure. He then went south, crossed the Sahara desert, and visited the African kingdom of Mali.
His return trip took him back through Sumatra (Indonesia), the Persian Gulf, Baghdad (Iraq), Syria, Egypt, and Tunis (capital of Tunisia). Finally, Battuta returned home in 1355.
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After the completion of his journey, he was appointed a judge in Morocco and died in 1368.
Question Time
Q1 – What is the currency of China?
Q2 – What continent is Morocco located in?
Q3 – Name the three neighboring countries of Iran.
Q4 – Which is the biggest desert in the world?
Q5 – Name three other islands of Indonesia.
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ANSWERS
A1- Renminbi.
A2 – Africa.
A3 – Iran orders Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, and Turkmenistan.
A4 – Sahara Desert.
A 5 – Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Lesser Sunda Island, Maluku Island, New Guinea.