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