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World History 1023
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First Paper: Recount and analyze multiple specific examples where Ibn Battuta seems to let his own expectations color his observations of African societies and cultures. What factors seem to primarily shape his expectations? What most often sparks a positive assessment on his part, and what usually provokes a critique? What factors, if any, distinguish his observations on the East African journey from the West African one? back to the syllabus. |