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.

published on June 13
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Which architectural element is commonly found in Islamic mosques?

Minaret
Bell Tower
Steeple
Cupola
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Which famous Islamic monument is located in India?

Taj Mahal
Qutb Minar
Alhambra
Hagia Sophia
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Which Islamic art form involves intricate designs using geometric shapes and calligraphy?

Which Islamic art form involves intricate designs using geometric shapes and calligraphy?
Fresco painting
Mosaic art
Henna painting
Islamic carpet weaving
Islamic tilework
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Which famous mosque is known for its blue tiles and minarets in Iran?

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
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What does the term 'mihrab' refer to in Islamic architecture?

Prayer niche
Central dome
Courtyard
Minaret
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Which Islamic architectural feature is often used to symbolize the heavens or a reminder of paradise?

Which Islamic architectural feature is often used to symbolize the heavens or a reminder of paradise?
Arabesque designs
Onion dome
Flying buttresses
Gothic arches
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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
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Where is the world's largest mosque, Masjid al-Haram, located?

Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Karbala, Iraq
Istanbul, Turkey
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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What is the purpose of a minbar in an Islamic mosque?

What is the purpose of a minbar in an Islamic mosque?
Prayer mat
Pulpit for sermons
Fountain for ablutions
Calligraphy display
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Which Islamic city is known for its distinct wind towers designed to catch cool breezes?

Fez, Morocco
Baghdad, Iraq
Yazd, Iran
Cairo, Egypt
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Which architectural style influenced the design of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul?

Islamic architecture
Byzantine architecture
Gothic architecture
Romanesque architecture
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What is the purpose of a qibla wall in an Islamic mosque?

What is the purpose of a qibla wall in an Islamic mosque?
Support the minaret
Point towards Mecca
Control natural light
Display calligraphy