APAH Unit 7 Review

This artwork is from

• Chinese culture
• Indian culture
• Persian culture
• Mongolian culture

What is in the center of the Dome of the Rock?

• A large chandelier
• The Foundation Stone (the rock)

• A golden statue of a prophet
• An ancient scroll

What is the significance of the rock in the Dome of Rock?

• The rock is a natural formation with no religious significance.
• The rock is primarily a tourist attraction unrelated to any faith.
• The rock is the place which Muhammad began his night journey

• The rock is a symbol of peace in various cultures.

Why were there so many cross cultural influences in Petra?

• Petra was primarily a military stronghold with no cultural exchanges.
• The inhabitants of Petra were isolated and did not interact with other cultures.
• Petra's architecture was solely influenced by local traditions without outside input.
• Petra's location as a trading hub attracted diverse cultures, leading to significant cross-cultural influences.

In what way was the Kaaba influential to Islamic architecture?

• The Kaaba served as a marketplace for trade and commerce.
• The Kaaba serves as the orientation for the qibla wall in all mosques

• The Kaaba had no impact on architectural styles in the Islamic world.
• The Kaaba was primarily a military fortress in early Islamic history.

What Greek influences can be seen in Petra, Jordan?

• Greek architectural styles and Hellenistic design elements like columns with Corinthian capitals

• Byzantine mosaics decorating Petra's interiors.
• Egyptian hieroglyphs found on Petra's walls.
• Roman engineering techniques in Petra's water systems.

Why does Islamic art often use calligraphy instead of figural designs?

• Islamic art uses calligraphy instead of figural designs to adhere to religious beliefs that discourage depicting living beings.
• Figural designs are banned in all forms of art, not just Islamic art.
• Calligraphy is used because it is easier to create than images.
• Islamic art prefers abstract shapes to avoid religious themes.

Which statue of Buddha is considered to be a portrait of the historic Buddha?

• the statue at Jowo Rinpoche

• Buddha Bamiyan

• Vairocana Buddha
• Amitabha Buddha

What influences of Byzantine art can be seen in the Dome of the Rock?

• The use of mosaics, gold tile work, and architectural elements like the central dome and octagonal shape.
• Influence of Romanesque architecture
• Use of stained glass windows
• Presence of large frescoes

How were viewers meant to observe n The Court of Gayumars?

• Viewers were meant to observe it closely as a highly detailed visual narrative.

• Viewers were meant to ignore the visual elements entirely.
• Viewers were meant to observe it from a distance without detail.
• Viewers were meant to focus solely on the audio commentary.