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Monotheism Travelogue

Assignment Overview: 
Imagine you are a traveling companion to Ibn Battua, a Muslim traveler who visited Asia and Africa in the 14th century. 

Your travelogue should include at least three of the following topics: 

  • Religion

  • Architecture/city planning 

  • Recreation

  • Trade and economic activities

  • Transportation

  • Government

  • Education & places of learning  

  • Art & Music

  • Social class structures

 Remember to cite your Sources with Noodletools using MLA format and please use this document for database passwords.

Timbuktu Research Resources

Broad-Based Sources on Multiple Topics:

Religion 

Architecture/City Planning

Recreation

Trade/Economic Activity

Government

Education/Places of Learning

Social Class Structure

Leisure, Recreation, and Daily Life: Overview (database-Gale)

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Travelogue Journal 

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