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Worksheet time: 4mins
What does the word 'Islam' mean?
Peace
Submission
Devotion
Worship
The second holiest site for Muslims, this sanctuary (mosque) found in Medina means “The Illuminated One.”
Masjid al-Haram
Al-Munuwwara
Al-Aqsa Mosque
Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
Style developed by the Mughals in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries throughout the ever changing extent of their empire in Medieval India; It was an amalgam of Islamic, Persian, Turkic and Indian architecture (example is Taj Mahal)
Mughal architecture
Ottoman Turkish architecture
Moorish architecture
Turkistan (Timurid) architecture
It is the absence of direct representation of nature, especially animals or people, in art out of respect for Allah.
Iconoclasm
Anastasis
Aniconism
Anachronism
What does the architectural term 'iwán' refer to?
A type of dome used in Islamic architecture
A courtyard surrounded by arcades
A tower for calling people to prayer
A vaulted hall open on one side
How does the Islamic concept of space reflect the doctrine of Tawhid?
Through an emphasis on material wealth in decorations
By utilizing calligraphy and geometry to focus on the divine and represent the infinite nature of God
By avoiding any references to past architectural styles
Through the integration of sacred idols into the structure
In what way does the geometry of Islamic architecture reflect Islamic cosmology?
By replicating celestial constellations on domed ceilings
Through denaturalization of forms to direct thought towards the divine
By including abstract depictions of angels and prophets
Through integration of sacred numbers into structural dimensions
Why is the qibla wall an essential element in the design of Islamic mosques?
t serves as a decorative feature showcasing Islamic art.
It represents the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca for prayer alignment.
It separates men’s and women’s prayer areas.
It contains calligraphy to symbolize the Quran.
How do muqarnas contribute to the symbolic meaning of Islamic architecture?
By enhancing the acoustic properties of prayer halls
By creating a visual transition between earthly and divine realms
By providing structural support for domes
By acting as ventilation systems in hot climates
Why are ablution fountains an integral part of mosque design?
To symbolize purity and preparation for prayer.
To provide water for visitors in desert climates.
To enhance the aesthetic appeal of the courtyard.
To reduce the need for additional plumbing inside mosques.
