Quiz  /  Architecture

  • 1. 
    Which of the following was a common element used in Islamic architecture?

  • Iwan
  • Dome
  • All of the above
  • Arch

  • 2. 
    What was a minaret?

  • A decoration used to create domes and arches
  • An arch with a horseshoe shape
  • A tall tower used to call Muslims to prayer
  • A vaulted rectangular portal into a courtyard

  • 3. 
    What is a Muslim place of worship called?

  • Temple
  • Mosque
  • Church
  • Cathedral

  • 4. 
    What type of building was the Alhambra in Spain?

  • Palace
  • Mosque
  • Church
  • Tomb

  • 5. 
    Which of the following was a vaulted rectangular portal that often opened into a courtyard?

  • Arch
  • Minaret
  • Dome
  • Iwan

  • 6. 
    True or False: Words and phrases from the Quran are often written in calligraphy in Islamic art.

  • TRUE
  • FALSE

  • 7. 
    Who did the Mughal Emperor in India build the Taj Mahal for?

  • His son
  • His wife
  • His mother
  • His daughter

  • 8. 
    What architectural feature was common in Islamic courtyards?

  • Islamic buildings did not have courtyards
  • Fountains
  • Statues of famous people
  • Wind towers

  • 9. 
    What was 'arabesque' design?

  • Design that used fancy writing from the Quran
  • Intricate patterns of leaves and vines
  • Patterns using animals and geometric shapes
  • Design of desert landscapes

  • 10. 
    What famous Islamic building is located at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem?

  • Dome of the Rock
  • Alhambra
  • Al Haram Mosque
  • Taj Mahal
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