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The exterior decoration of the Treasury at Petra attests to the manner in which Nabataean architects were influenced by the
monumental entrances of New Kingdom Egyptian temples
advanced engineering of imperial Persian architecture
rich ornamentation of Hellenistic architecture
hybrid animal forms that guarded Assyrian citadels
Although the façade of the Treasury at Petra incorporates many elements of Hellenistic architecture, its inclusion of features, such as rosettes, indicates a further association with the architecture of
Islamic Spain
late imperial Rome
the Mongol Empire
the ancient Near East
All of the following decorative features displayed on the façade of the Treasury at Petra can be characterized as Hellenistic EXCEPT
a broken pediment
foundations of obelisks
the Ionic and Doric friezes
a central tholos
The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem is a significant landmark for Muslims because the rock is believed to be the place where
Ishmael converted pagans to monotheism
the Kaaba originally stood
the first caliph built a monumental palace
Muhammad ascended to Heaven
The Dome of the Rock is most similar in plan to
the Parthenon
Santa Sabina
San Vitale
the Temple of Amun-Re
This mosque is in
Córdoba, Spain
Agra, India
Isfahan, Iran
Edirne, Turkey
This mosque is unique because of all of the following descriptions EXCEPT
Surrounding the courtyard are four iwans which are decorated with muqarnas or traditional Islamic cusped niches.
The mosque contains three highly ornate maqsuras, or enclosures for rulers, that were used by Umayyad rulers for over five hundred years.
The mosque has expanded various times throughout history based on the needs of the umma, or Muslim community.
Each of the mosque’s domes was commissioned by a different ruler which highlights the mosque’s political as well as religious importance.
The work shown was commissioned by a(n)
devout follower of Sufism to serve as a guide during his daily prayers
European crusader hoping to share his experiences in the East
Mongol ruler who identified himself with legendary Persian kings
Ottoman court official to represent Islam’s triumph over Christianity
The Ardabil Carpet was originally located in a
palace of a Persian shah for insulation and warmth
shrine dedicated to a Sufi saint to facilitate prayer
monument to a caliph’s political and religious reign
Umayyad mosque to distinguish between secular and religious spaces
The Ardabil Carpet exhibits all of the following formal characteristics EXCEPT
rich geometric patterns
a symmetrical and orderly composition
hierarchy of scale
framing elements, such as a cartouche and medallion
