Islamic Art Quiz

What is the main characteristic of Islamic art?

• Use of bright colors

• Use of calligraphy and arabesques

• Use of perspective

• Use of figural art

Which of the following is not a type of pattern used in Islamic art?

• Contrapposto

• Tessellation

• Calligraphy

• Arabesques

What is the function of the mihrab in a mosque?

• To direct the worshipper's attention to Mecca

• To store religious texts

• To hold religious artifacts

• To provide seating for the congregation

Which of the following is a famous Islamic architectural structure in Spain?

• Taj Mahal

• Alhambra

• Great Mosque of Cordoba

• Hagia Sophia

What is the original religious context of the Hagia Sophia?

• Christian

• Islamic

• Jewish

• Buddhist

How has the Mosque of Selim II been retrofitted to a different religious context?

• By adding Christian symbols

• By removing all religious symbols

• By adding Islamic calligraphy

• By converting it into a museum

What influenced the design of the Mosque of Selim II?

• Indian architecture

• Greek architecture

• Roman architecture

• Chinese architecture

What is the main subject of Persian manuscripts?

• Religious texts

• Courtly scenes

• Landscape paintings

• Figural art

What is the purpose of the minarets in a mosque?

• To call people to prayer

• To provide seating for the congregation

• To store religious texts

• To hold religious artifacts

What is the function of the Kaaba in Mecca?

• To house the Prophet Muhammad's tomb

• To serve as a pilgrimage site

• To hold religious artifacts

• To store religious texts