Jami Ul-Alfar: An Architectural Icon of Colombo.

Jami Ul-Alfar: An Architectural Icon of Colombo.

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Religious Studies, History, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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Jamul Arfar, also known as the Red Mosque, is a significant religious and tourist site in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Commissioned in 1908 by Indian Muslims, it was designed by HL Sabo Leb and completed in 1909. The mosque's architecture is influenced by Indy Saracenic style, featuring unique pomegranate-shaped domes. Initially accommodating 500 to 1000 people, it has expanded to six floors, serving around 10,000 worshippers. Jamul Arfar remains a central place of worship for Sri Lankan Muslims and a major tourist attraction.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for the commissioning of the Jamul Arfar Mosque in 1908?

To commemorate a historical event

To serve as a tourist attraction

To provide a place of worship for Indian Muslims in Sri Lanka

To showcase architectural innovation

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Who was responsible for the design and construction of the Jamul Arfar Mosque?

Indy Saracenic

HL Sabo Leb

Local artisans

Sri Lankan Government

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which architectural style influenced the design of the Jamul Arfar Mosque?

Renaissance

Baroque

Indy Saracenic

Gothic

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a distinctive feature of the Jamul Arfar Mosque's architecture?

Stained glass windows

Flying buttresses

Pomegranate-shaped domes

Minarets

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many worshippers can the expanded Jamul Arfar Mosque accommodate?

1,000

10,000

5,000

500

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