Islamic Art and Architecture Review

What are Arabesques primarily based on?

• Abstract representations of celestial bodies

• Scenes from daily life

• Flowing lines of leaves, vines, and flowers

• Depictions of humans and animals

Which style of Islamic calligraphy is known for being angular and geometric?

• Kufic

• Thuluth

• Diwani

• Naskh

What is the purpose of a minaret in a mosque?

• To serve as a prayer niche

• To provide natural air conditioning

• To support the dome

• To call people to prayer

Which iconic building is located in Jerusalem?

• Dome of the Rock

• Great Mosque of Cordoba

• Great Mosque of Damascus

• Alhambra Palace

What architectural feature is used for natural air conditioning?

• Pointed arches

• Muqarnas

• Domes

• Windcatchers

What is this decorative element called?

• Arabesques 
• Chhatri
• Geometric Patterns 
• Arabic Calligraphy 

What is this decorative element called?

• Arabic Calligraphy
• Chhatri 
• Geometric Patterns 
• Arabesques 

What is this decorative element called?

• Ogival Arches 
• Geometric Shapes 
• Arabic Calligraphy 
• Arabesques 

Islamic art often included

• flowering vines

• geometric designs

• portraits

• calligraphy

Which two cultures influenced the early development of Islamic geometric design?

• Roman and Persian

• Persian and Celtic

• Roman and Celtic

• Greek and Roman