Question

multiple choice question
when ibn battuta traveled to muslim west africa in 1352, he was amazed to learn that

knowledge of the quran was almost non - existent.

mosques were sparsely attended on holy days.

islam had only recently been introduced there.

muslim women there did not wear a veil over their faces.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: In Muslim West Africa, knowledge of the Quran was present, so this is incorrect.
• Option 2: Mosques in Muslim regions were attended, especially on holy days, so this is wrong.
• Option 3: Islam had been in West Africa for some time before 1352, so this is incorrect.
• Option 4: Ibn Battuta was amazed that Muslim women in West Africa did not wear face veils, which was different from his cultural context.

Answer:

D. Muslim women there did not wear a veil over their faces.