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Islamic Art and Basic Architecture Unit Test

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Great Mosque in Córdoba, Spain employs two-tiered horseshoe arches which form which architectural feature?

a)

gallery

b)

Arcade

c)

Pediment

d)

Trusses

2.

Islamic architecture typically avoids the use of images or icons but instead employs decorative

a)

calligraphic text from the Qur'an and geometric patterns

b)
colored stained glass windows
c)

Pictures of mythological animals and monsters

d)
landscape scenes throughout the seasons
3.
The work shown is
a)
The Alhambra
b)
Dome of the Rock
c)
Taj Mahal
d)

The Kaaba

4.
The work shown is
a)
The Alhambra
b)
Dome of the Rock
c)
Taj Mahal
d)
The Kaaba
5.

The work shown is

a)
The Alhambra
b)

The Mesquita

c)

Taj Mahal

d)

The Great Mosque at Samarra

6.
The work shown is
a)
Hagia Sophia
b)
Mosque of Selim II
c)
Great Mosque (Masjid-e Jameh)
d)
Great Mosque (Cordoba, Spain)
7.
The work shown is
a)
Hagia Sophia
b)
Mosque of Selim II
c)
Great Mosque (Masjid-e Jameh)
d)
Great Mosque (Cordoba, Spain)
8.
What is calligraphy?
a)
The art of sculpture
b)
The art of weaving
c)
The art of beautiful handwriting
d)
The art of painting
9.

A mosque is

a)

a Muslim house of worship

b)

a Jewish house of worship

c)

a Christian house of worship

d)

a Buddhist house of worship

10.

What do we call this structure?

a)

column

b)

dome

c)

atrium

d)

pavilion

11.

The name for the dome-like ceiling is..................

a)

vault

b)

facade

c)

nave

d)

concourse

12.

Islamic architecture is characterized by.........

a)

birthday cake type decorations

b)

minarets, geometric patterns and domes

c)

buttresses and stained glass windows

d)

steel and glass building materials

13.

What place is this ?

a)

Great Mosque Samarra

b)

Alhambra Tower

c)

Great Temple Spiral

d)

Qutb Minaret

14.

Describe the features of Islamic art. Give at least 3 specific details.

4 lines
15.

Tell at least 3 facts you learned about Persian rugs and rug making in Islamic art.

4 lines
16.

What architecture feature is this?

a)

Pediment

b)

Cornice

c)

Eaves

d)

Frieze

17.

Describe three architectural features you can identify at the Lincoln Memorial.

4 lines
18.

Describe two architectural features in this image. Also does this photo contain the feature of an oculus?

4 lines
19.

What is the underside of a roof that extends beyond the outside wall of a building?

a)

keystone

b)

Eave

c)

Gargoyle

d)

log

20.

What is the name for a circular support structure?

a)

dome

b)

arch

c)

a frame

d)

aqueduct

21.

This is the most important part of an arch.

a)

facade

b)

column

c)

Keystone

d)

brick