Final Quiz Islamic art - Art Explora Academy

What invention is the calligrapher Yaqut famous for?

Integration of calligraphy into Islamic arts such as ceramics Printing Different styles of writing still used today The Miniature

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In a mosque, what is a Mihrab?

A niche in the wall indicating the direction of the sun A niche in the wall, indicating the direction of Mecca. The tower from the top of which the muezzin chants the call to prayer A sacred dish based on mirabelle plums

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Thanks to historian of the Safavid era, Qazi Ahmed …

The Book of Kings circulated throughout the world and is extremely well-known today. The differents styles of calligraphy are well-known. The names of the Persian miniature masters are well known. The illustrators of the Book of Kings are all perfectly credited.

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What new name was Constantinople given after being taken by the Ottomans in 1453?

Damascus Ankara Istanbul Jerusalem

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Which family does Marjane Satrapi, film director and author of the cartoon Persepolis, come from?

The Mahal The Khan The Il-khanides The Qâdjârs

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What can be seen on the roof of the cathedral of Pisa?

A bronze harpie A bronze griffin A copper phoenix A golden griffin

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What important text from Islamic culture has been a particular source of inspiration in the West?

The fables of Kalila wa Dimna The Kalifa de Dimna fables The king’s fables The fables of the Caliph

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What can be seen in this photo?

A simple winding staircase A Minbar A Minaret A Mihrab

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What sumptuous tomb was built by a Moghul emperor for his deceased wife?

The Dome of the Rock The Baptistry of Saint Louis The Grand Mosque in Damascus The Taj Mahal

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What is the particular feature of the great mosque in Damascus, Syria?

It’s the very last mosque built in Damascus. It’s the first building designed for prayer towards Mecca. It's the last religious building designed by the Umayyad. It's built entirely of solid gold.

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What did contemporary Algerian artist Rachid Koraïchi seek to highlight?

The links between literature and the Islamic visual arts The influences of Islamic art on western art Links between the civilisations The beauty of his country

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Who or what were the rock crystal Fatimid ewers for pouring out water designed for?

At the royal tables The treasuries of European churches The Caliphs of the local dynasty Members of European royalty

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