- 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) Stained glass windows
B) Flying buttress
C) Minaret
D) Bell tower
- 3. What is the purpose of the mihrab in a mosque?
A) Treasury for donations
B) Indicates direction of prayer (qibla)
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) Cathedral
B) Mosque
C) Pagoda
D) Taj Mahal
- 5. The Great Mosque of Cordoba in Spain features what distinctive architectural element?
A) Pyramids
B) Gothic spires
C) Horseshoe arches
D) Rotunda
- 6. Which Islamic art form includes intricate designs created with tiny pieces of colored glass or stone?
A) Mosaic
B) Etching
C) Sculpture
D) Fresco
- 7. 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) Plant motifs
D) Geometric patterns
- 8. Which city is famous for its elaborate Islamic architectural wonders like the Alhambra?
A) Cairo
B) Istanbul
C) Granada
D) Tehran
- 9. Which of these elements is commonly found in Islamic architecture due to its association with water and paradise?
A) Statues
B) Sundials
C) Windmills
D) Fountains
- 10. Islamic art and architecture often avoids depicting what subject?
A) Sunsets
B) Human figures
C) Landscapes
D) Animals
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