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