Islamic Art and Architecture
- 1. What does the Islamic geometric pattern represent in art and architecture?
A) Historical events B) Political symbols C) Natural landscapes D) Unity and infinity
- 2. Which architectural feature is a common element in Islamic mosques?
A) Minaret B) Flying buttress C) Bell tower D) Stained glass windows
- 3. What is the purpose of the mihrab in a mosque?
A) Indicates direction of prayer (qibla) B) Treasury for donations C) Housing for the imam D) Storage of religious texts
- 4. What significant structure in Islamic architecture consists of a domed roof and an open courtyard?
A) Pagoda B) Cathedral C) Mosque D) Taj Mahal
- 5. Which city is famous for its elaborate Islamic architectural wonders like the Alhambra?
A) Istanbul B) Tehran C) Granada D) Cairo
- 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) Sunsets B) Landscapes C) Animals D) Human figures
- 8. Which of these elements is commonly found in Islamic architecture due to its association with water and paradise?
A) Fountains B) Windmills C) Statues D) Sundials
- 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) Geometric patterns B) Representational imagery C) Plant motifs D) Mythical creatures
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