Museum of Islamic Art, Doha - Quiz
  • 1. Which continents does the Museum of Islamic Art's collection represent?
A) Five
B) Four
C) Two
D) Three
  • 2. Over how many years does the MIA's collection span?
A) 1400 years
B) 1000 years
C) 1200 years
D) 1600 years
  • 3. What types of artifacts are included in the MIA's collection?
A) Furniture, tapestries, coins, and armor
B) Stained glass, mosaics, frescoes, and carvings
C) Paintings, sculptures, manuscripts, and pottery
D) Metalwork, ceramics, jewelry, woodwork, textiles, and glass
  • 4. In what year were six museum-grade replicas of MIA artifacts produced?
A) 2025
B) 2023
C) 2019
D) 2026
  • 5. Which manuscript is an important Quranic artifact within the MIA's collection?
A) The Golden Manuscript
B) A page of the Red Qur'an
C) The Blue Qur'an
D) MS.474.2003
  • 6. What is unique about the Blue Qur'an in the MIA's collection?
A) It is written on gold leaf.
B) It is indigo-dyed and over 1000 years old.
C) It contains illustrations of prophets.
D) It is made from papyrus.
  • 7. Which foundation hosted an event at the MIA in 2019?
A) Red Cross Foundation
B) Naked Heart Foundation
C) Blue Sky Foundation
D) Green Earth Foundation
  • 8. What was the theme of the exhibition at the National Museum of Asian Art in Washington DC during the 2021 Qatar-USA year of culture?
A) Jewels of the Orient: Persian Treasures
B) Islamic Calligraphy: Art and Spirituality
C) The Silk Road: Trade and Culture
D) Fashioning an Empire: Textiles from Safavid Iran
  • 9. Which gallery at The Met was named in honor of Qatar Museums' donation?
A) Qatar Gallery
B) Persian Gallery
C) Central Asian Gallery
D) Arabian Gallery
  • 10. What is the focus of the Museum Escape Room opened in May 2024?
A) Renaissance Paintings
B) Islamic Science, Calligraphy and Inventions as well as Astronomy
C) Ancient Egyptian Artifacts
D) Medieval Warfare and Strategy
  • 11. Where was an exhibition of MIA items showcased in 2024?
A) Louvre Museum in Paris
B) Place Vendôme Mall in Lusail
C) British Museum in London
D) Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg
  • 12. What was the theme of the exhibition opened at the Hong Kong Palace Museum in June 2025?
A) Cultural exchanges between Chinese and Islamic civilisations
B) European Influence on Asian Art
C) Traditional Japanese Ceramics
D) Modern Architecture in Asia
  • 13. Which exhibition traveled to the National Museum of Korea in Seoul until October 2026?
A) Persian Miniatures: A Visual Journey
B) Ottoman Empire: Art and Culture
C) The Silk Road: A Historical Overview
D) Islamic Art: A Journey of Splendour
  • 14. What was the first exhibition at the MIA?
A) Hajj: The Journey through Art
B) Radiant
C) Ferozkoh: Tradition and Continuity in Afghan Art
D) Beyond Boundaries: Islamic Art Across Cultures
  • 15. Who curated the exhibition 'Ferozkoh: Tradition and Continuity in Afghan Art'?
A) Mounia Chekhab-Abudaya
B) Gwen Farrelly
C) Leslee Michelsen
D) William Greenwood
  • 16. What was the theme of the exhibition 'Steel and Gold – Historic Swords from the MIA collection'?
A) Ancient pottery
B) Historic swords
C) Islamic textiles
D) Medieval manuscripts
  • 17. Which exhibition focused on board games from India to Spain?
A) Ceramics of al-Andalus
B) The Tiger's Dream: Tipu Sultan
C) Kings & Pawns: Board Games from India to Spain
D) Mughal and Safavid Albums
  • 18. What was the focus of 'Marvellous Creatures: Animal Fables in Islamic Art'?
A) Animal fables
B) Birds and their symbolism
C) Calligraphy
D) Islamic architecture
  • 19. Which exhibition explored princely pursuits in Islamic lands?
A) Treasures of China
B) The Hunt: Princely Pursuits in Islamic Lands
C) Muhammad Ali: Tribute to a Legend
D) Qajar Women: Images of Women in the 19th century Iran
  • 20. What was showcased in 'Imperial Threads: Motifs and artisans from Turkey, Iran and India'?
A) Motifs and artisans
B) Ancient coins
C) Islamic calligraphy
D) Medieval weaponry
  • 21. Which exhibition featured works by Fadel Al-Mansoori?
A) A Falcon's Eye - Tribute to Sheikh Saoud Al Thani
B) Powder and Damask: Islamic Arms and Armour from the Collection of Fadel Al-Mansoori
C) Syria Matters
D) Set in Stone: Gems and Jewels from Royal Indian Courts
  • 22. What was the theme of 'Mosques in Qatar: Then and Now'?
A) Islamic architecture worldwide
B) Historical palaces in Doha
C) Qatar's modern art scene
D) Mosques in Qatar
  • 23. Which exhibition was curated by the Ara Güler Museum and Sheikha Maryam Al Thani?
A) Splendors of the Atlas: A Voyage Through Morocco's Heritage
B) Ektashif: Morocco
C) In the Footsteps of Ara Güler: Exploring the Photographer's Legacy
D) Crafting Design Futures
  • 24. What was the theme of 'A Seat at the Table: Food & Feasting in the Islamic World'?
A) Food and feasting
B) Islamic textiles
C) Islamic calligraphy
D) Medieval warfare
  • 25. Which exhibition explored I. M. Pei's architectural design for the Museum of Islamic Art?
A) Empire of Light: Visions and Voices of Afghanistan
B) Ektashif Uzbekistan Exhibition
C) I. M. Pei and the Making of the Museum of Islamic Art: From Square to Octagon and Octagon to Circle
D) Uzbekistan: Heritage in Motion
  • 26. What was the theme of 'Empire of Light: Visions and Voices of Afghanistan'?
A) Islamic architecture in Europe
B) Afghanistan's cultural heritage
C) Persian poetry
D) Qatar's modern art scene
  • 27. Which exhibition was scheduled from September to November 2026?
A) Uzbekistan: Heritage in Motion and Ektashif Uzbekistan Exhibition
B) Islamic Art: A Journey of Splendour
C) Fashioning an Empire: Textiles from Safavid Iran
D) The Hunt: Princely Pursuits in Islamic Lands
  • 28. When did the Museum of Islamic Art announce its closure for renovation?
A) October 2022
B) August 2022
C) June 2021
D) April 2021
  • 29. Who introduced the revised concept of an 'immersive cultural experience'?
A) An anonymous museum curator
B) A local artist from Doha
C) MIA Director Julia Gonnella
D) The Prime Minister of Qatar
  • 30. When was the official reopening date for the Museum of Islamic Art confirmed?
A) April 2022
B) October 2022
C) June 2021
D) August 2022
  • 31. How many exhibits were on display after the reopening in October 2022?
A) Exactly 900
B) Less than 500
C) Around 800
D) More than 1,100
  • 32. What new feature was added to the museum's website as part of the renovation?
A) Live streaming of gallery tours
B) A 3-D tour
C) Virtual reality games
D) An online ticket booking system
  • 33. How many newly renovated galleries does the museum have?
A) 18
B) 25
C) 10
D) 30
  • 34. What is the focus of the museum's first exhibition after renovation?
A) Islamic Calligraphy Through Ages
B) Baghdad: Eye's Delight
C) The Art of Persia
D) The Silk Road and Its Influence
  • 35. What historical room was incorporated into the permanent exhibitions?
A) A 19th-century Damascus room
B) An Ottoman palace chamber
C) A Byzantine chapel
D) A Mughal garden pavilion
  • 36. What cuisine does the restaurant IDAM at MIA specialize in?
A) French Mediterranean cuisine
B) Traditional Qatari cuisine
C) Indian cuisine
D) Italian cuisine
  • 37. Who is the head chef of the restaurant IDAM?
A) Julia Gonnella
B) Alain Ducasse
C) Nairy Baghramian
D) Richard Serra
  • 38. What type of sculpture is featured in MIA Park by Richard Serra?
A) A vertical steel sculpture
B) A wooden carving
C) A marble statue
D) A glass installation
  • 39. When did the bazaar at MIA Park resume after being paused due to COVID-19?
A) March 2024
B) January 2022
C) May 2025
D) Late February 2023
  • 40. Who is the deputy director of the learning and outreach department at MIA?
A) Alain Ducasse
B) Shaika Nasser Al-Nassr
C) Salem Al Aswad
D) Julia Gonnella
  • 41. When was the Challenge Camp launched by MIA?
A) September 2025
B) May 2024
C) January 2023
D) November 2022
  • 42. Which architectural firm designed the interior gallery spaces of the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha?
A) Turner Projacs
B) Leslie E. Robertson Associates
C) Wilmotte Associates
D) Baytur Construction
  • 43. In which year was the construction of the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha completed?
A) 2008
B) 2004
C) 2006
D) 2010
  • 44. Who opened the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha to the general public on December 8, 2008?
A) Sheikh Hamad
B) Fatma Al Sharshani
C) Wilmotte Associates
D) I. M. Pei
  • 45. What material did I. M. Pei use for the outer facades of the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha?
A) Creamy limestone
B) Marble
C) Sandstone
D) Granite
  • 46. How many floors does the main building of the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha have?
A) Three
B) Seven
C) Ten
D) Five
  • 47. Which company was responsible for constructing the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha?
A) Baytur Construction
B) Wilmotte Associates
C) Leslie E. Robertson Associates
D) Turner Projacs
  • 48. Which architectural style does the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha represent?
A) Postmodern architecture
B) Modernist architecture
C) Gothic architecture
D) Baroque architecture
  • 49. What feature connects the main building with the education ward in the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha?
A) A glass bridge
B) An underground tunnel
C) A large central court
D) An elevated walkway
  • 50. Which design team was responsible for the conservation of the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha?
A) Plowden & Smith
B) Wilmotte Associates
C) SG Conseil
D) Isometrix Lighting + Design
  • 51. What is the shape of the park surrounding the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha?
A) Circular
B) Somewhat crescent-shaped
C) Rectangular
D) Square
  • 52. Which firm was the structural engineer for the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha?
A) Turner Projacs
B) Wilmotte & Associates
C) Leslie E. Robertson Associates
D) Baytur Construction
  • 53. What type of lighting consultants were involved in the design of the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha?
A) Wilmotte Associates
B) SG Conseil
C) Plowden & Smith
D) Isometrix Lighting + Design
  • 54. What is the shape of the main building's facade at the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha?
A) Sandstone with traditional patterns
B) Creamy limestone with various shades
C) Marble with intricate carvings
D) Granite with modernist designs
  • 55. What type of chandelier is featured in the lobby of the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha?
A) Glass chandelier
B) Crystal chandelier
C) Large metallic chandelier
D) Wooden chandelier
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