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