[p.343] What did the page Abd al-Massih ask Ibn Jubayr for when in Menissa? Why?

Precious objects from Mecca and Medina shrines; wanted to treasure them

How did Ibn Jubayr's travel observations challenge or confirm his preconceived notions about the world?

Confirm; people in different cultures shared same customs and traditions

[WoT] What happened to the Order of Knights Templar? What does this have in common with other texts we've read?

No humility and became troublesome; Epic of Gilgamesh

[WoT] What did Simeon ask Peter to do for him? Why is this important?

Give letter to Pope/Church; detailed treating of godly people in Jerusalem

[WoT, p.324] How did Edessa fall prey to Zengi easily? Choose which one is NOT correct.

The count of Edessa was too warlike and vigilant man.

[p340-341] What is the name of "The Great City" Ibn Jubayr stops in? Who's king? How does he relate to other kings?

Palermo, King William; people admire him for being a just king.

Why did Ibn Jubayr tell young men seeking prosperity/knowledge to leave home and come to Damascus? What will one find?

Release of mind from worry of upkeep removes distractions; means of living

What does Ibn Jubayr's account reveal about the coexistence of different religious communities in Damascus?

Religious tensions and conflicts, as well as positive interactions

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[p.343] What did the page Abd al-Massih ask Ibn Jubayr for when in Menissa? Why?
Map of Menissa; trying to escape
Leftover food; hadn't eaten in days
Clothes and shoes; tired of wearing old ones
Precious objects from Mecca and Medina shrines; wanted to treasure them
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How did Ibn Jubayr's travel observations challenge or confirm his preconceived notions about the world?
Confirm; people in different cultures shared same customs and traditions
Neither; primarily focused on religious matters during his travels
Confirm; every culture adhered to the same religious practices and beliefs
Challenge; discovered many cultures had unique customs and traditions
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[WoT] What happened to the Order of Knights Templar? What does this have in common with other texts we've read?
No humility and became troublesome; Epic of Gilgamesh
Destroyed in battle; no commonalities
Fell to illness and plague; The Popul Vuh
Forces dwindled until disbandment; Inscriptions of Darius the Great
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[WoT] What did Simeon ask Peter to do for him? Why is this important?
Get a makeover; his appearance was contemptible
Give letter to Pope/Church; detailed treating of godly people in Jerusalem
Prosthelytize; convert more people to God
Confront the king; rescue godly people from mistreatment
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[WoT, p.324] How did Edessa fall prey to Zengi easily? Choose which one is NOT correct.
The count of Edessa was too warlike and vigilant man.
The city's safety was entrusted to mercenaries, who were not well paid.
The common action against a common foe was not well organized.
The force of Edessa itself was negligible.
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[p340-341] What is the name of "The Great City" Ibn Jubayr stops in? Who's king? How does he relate to other kings?
Santa Cruz, King Luther; Gave the people animals and land.
New Heaven, King Kong; was reasonable when it came to the people.
Palermo, King William; people admire him for being a just king.
Menissa, King Henry; he gave the people money to talk good of him.
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Why did Ibn Jubayr tell young men seeking prosperity/knowledge to leave home and come to Damascus? What will one find?
Damascus has greatest library in the Middle East; riches
Release of mind from worry of upkeep removes distractions; means of living
Damascus is filled with successful/knowledgeable people; materialistic
Damascus has free schools to learn in; fame
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How did Ibn Jubayr's show of landmarks/architecture shape an understanding of Islamic culture/intellectual achievements?
They were not significant
Emphasized military conquests, not cultural/intellectual achievements
Descriptions were purely fictional; not significant
Provided valuable insights into architectural techniques/artistic styles
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What does Ibn Jubayr's account reveal about the coexistence of different religious communities in Damascus?
Muslim-majority city, with limited presence of other religious communities
Religious tensions and conflicts, as well as positive interactions
Entirely devoid of religious diversity
Different communities lived in harmony, participated in eachother's rituals

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