- 1. What does the Islamic geometric pattern represent in art and architecture?
A) Natural landscapes
B) Historical events
C) Political symbols
D) Unity and infinity
- 2. Which architectural feature is a common element in Islamic mosques?
A) Minaret
B) Bell tower
C) Flying buttress
D) Stained glass windows
- 3. What is the purpose of the mihrab in a mosque?
A) Indicates direction of prayer (qibla)
B) Housing for the imam
C) Treasury for donations
D) Storage of religious texts
- 4. What significant structure in Islamic architecture consists of a domed roof and an open courtyard?
A) Mosque
B) Taj Mahal
C) Cathedral
D) Pagoda
- 5. Which city is famous for its elaborate Islamic architectural wonders like the Alhambra?
A) Istanbul
B) Granada
C) Cairo
D) Tehran
- 6. Which Islamic art form includes intricate designs created with tiny pieces of colored glass or stone?
A) Sculpture
B) Mosaic
C) Etching
D) Fresco
- 7. Islamic art and architecture often avoids depicting what subject?
A) Sunsets
B) Landscapes
C) Human figures
D) Animals
- 8. Which of these elements is commonly found in Islamic architecture due to its association with water and paradise?
A) Windmills
B) Fountains
C) Statues
D) Sundials
- 9. The Great Mosque of Cordoba in Spain features what distinctive architectural element?
A) Pyramids
B) Gothic spires
C) Rotunda
D) Horseshoe arches
- 10. What element of Islamic art and architecture signifies the Islamic belief in the perfection and unity of Allah?
A) Representational imagery
B) Mythical creatures
C) Geometric patterns
D) Plant motifs
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