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