Test Your Knowledge of Islamic Art and Architecture Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz on Islamic art and architecture. See how much you know about the stunning creations of the Islamic world. delya90 published on June 13 Stacked 1/12 Which architectural element is commonly found in Islamic mosques? Minaret Bell Tower Steeple Cupola 2/12 Which famous Islamic monument is located in India? Taj Mahal Qutb Minar Alhambra Hagia Sophia 3/12 Which Islamic art form involves intricate designs using geometric shapes and calligraphy? Fresco painting Mosaic art Henna painting Islamic carpet weaving Islamic tilework 4/12 Which famous mosque is known for its blue tiles and minarets in Iran? Sultan Ahmed Mosque Al-Masjid al-Haram Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque Imam Mosque 5/12 What does the term 'mihrab' refer to in Islamic architecture? Prayer niche Central dome Courtyard Minaret 6/12 Which Islamic architectural feature is often used to symbolize the heavens or a reminder of paradise? Arabesque designs Onion dome Flying buttresses Gothic arches 7/12 Which famous Islamic building is located in Spain and known for its stunning Islamic architecture? Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Dome of the Rock Córdoba Mosque-Cathedral Bibi Ka Maqbara 8/12 Where is the world's largest mosque, Masjid al-Haram, located? Mecca, Saudi Arabia Karbala, Iraq Istanbul, Turkey Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 9/12 What is the purpose of a minbar in an Islamic mosque? Prayer mat Pulpit for sermons Fountain for ablutions Calligraphy display 10/12 Which Islamic city is known for its distinct wind towers designed to catch cool breezes? Fez, Morocco Baghdad, Iraq Yazd, Iran Cairo, Egypt 11/12 Which architectural style influenced the design of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul? Islamic architecture Byzantine architecture Gothic architecture Romanesque architecture 12/12 What is the purpose of a qibla wall in an Islamic mosque? Support the minaret Point towards Mecca Control natural light Display calligraphy