- 1. What does the Islamic geometric pattern represent in art and architecture?
A) Natural landscapes B) Political symbols C) Unity and infinity D) Historical events
- 2. Which architectural feature is a common element in Islamic mosques?
A) Flying buttress B) Stained glass windows C) Bell tower D) Minaret
- 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) Taj Mahal B) Mosque 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) Etching B) Sculpture C) Fresco D) Mosaic
- 7. Islamic art and architecture often avoids depicting what subject?
A) Human figures B) Landscapes C) Animals D) Sunsets
- 8. Which of these elements is commonly found in Islamic architecture due to its association with water and paradise?
A) Sundials B) Statues C) Windmills D) Fountains
- 9. The Great Mosque of Cordoba in Spain features what distinctive architectural element?
A) Pyramids B) Gothic spires C) Horseshoe arches D) Rotunda
- 10. What element of Islamic art and architecture signifies the Islamic belief in the perfection and unity of Allah?
A) Plant motifs B) Representational imagery C) Mythical creatures D) Geometric patterns
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