Final Quiz Islamic art - Art Explora Academy

Minaret, mihrab, minbar and prayer room are …

The architectural features found in the first mosques to be built Decorative elements The architectural features characteristic of Iranian mosques Architectural features that can be found in many mosques

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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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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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What can be seen in this photo?

A simple winding staircase A Minbar A Minaret A Mihrab

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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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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 type of decor can be seen in this photo?

Metallic lustre Slip Miniature Golden chandelier

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What was the "Baptistry of Saint Louis", an Egyptian basin in metal, used for before arriving in France?

It was immediately placed in the Louvre Museum. It was given as a wedding present by St Louis to one of his daughters. It was used for some royal and imperial baptisms. It was used during Christian masses by the kings of France.

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What can we learn from the architectural features such as the Muqama and Dome?

Islamic arts are exclusively religious arts. Islamic arts circulated from one culture to another. The Islamic arts in different countries do not mix very much. Islamic architecture was greatly inspired by Ancient Greek architecture.

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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 are the characteristics of the novel new style of Behzad miniatures?

The realism of the work and the dynamism of the painted characters The realism of the work and the influence of European painting The fantastic universe of the book and the absence of characters The monumental size of the works and the breadth of the features

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