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