Islamic Gardens

Who was the prophet that played a significant role in the establishment of the Islamic empire?

• Prophet Moses

• Prophet Jesus

• Prophet Mohammed

• Prophet Abraham

In which century did the Islamic empire establish its power?

• Fifth century

• Sixth century

• Seventh century

• Eighth century

Which cities were central to the Islamic empire in the seventh century?

• Mecca and Medina

• Damascus and Baghdad

• Cairo and Istanbul

• Jerusalem and Riyadh

What was the concept of the Islamic garden based on?

• A desert landscape

• A well-watered land of milk and honey

• A mountainous region

• A forested area

What was the essential ingredient of the gardens for practical and symbolic purposes?

• Sand

• Trees

• Water

• Flowers

What is an Islamic Garden?

• A landscape designed with specific intentions in mind

• A landscape designed without any specific purpose

• A landscape designed for agricultural purposes only

• A landscape designed for industrial use

What are the typical design elements of an Islamic garden?

• Courtyards

• Water features

• Trees

• Flowers

• Calligraphy on Walls

Where can one find examples of the Islamic garden?

• Western Asia: Iran, Turkey, and the Arabian Peninsula

• South-Eastern Asia: India, Pakistan, Kashmir, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan.

• The Middle East: Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Palestine, Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia.

• Europe: Spain (Granada, Cordova, Seville and Toledo)

How did water flow in the Islamic garden?

• By gravity

• By pumps

• By windmills

• By hand-carrying

What was the purpose of the irrigation system in the Islamic garden?

• To water the trees and plants

• To create fountains

• To fill swimming pools

• To wash clothes