Islamic Art and Architecture Quiz

Islamic Art and Architecture Quiz

Test your knowledge of Islamic art and architecture with this quiz featuring 11 questions.

published on July 23
1/11

What is the famous mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey?

Hagia Sophia
Blue Mosque
Alhambra
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
2/11

Which Islamic architectural feature serves as a place for ritual cleansing before prayer?

Minaret
Qibla
Mihrab
Wudu area
3/11

What is the intricate geometric pattern often found in Islamic art and architecture called?

What is the intricate geometric pattern often found in Islamic art and architecture called?
Fresco
Rococo
Baroque
Arabesque
4/11

Which city is known for its well-preserved medieval Islamic architecture?

Which city is known for its well-preserved medieval Islamic architecture?
Cairo
Istanbul
Fez
Dubai
5/11

What material is often used for intricate calligraphy in Islamic art?

Wood
Stone
Tile
Metal
6/11

What is the term for the niche in a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca?

What is the term for the niche in a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca?
Minbar
Mihrab
Muezzin
Minaret
7/11

Which Islamic art form involves intricate floral and vegetal designs?

Which Islamic art form involves intricate floral and vegetal designs?
Islamic carpet weaving
Illumination
Metalwork
Pottery
8/11

What is the name for the tower-like structure used for the call to prayer in a mosque?

What is the name for the tower-like structure used for the call to prayer in a mosque?
Minaret
Mihrab
Wudu area
Dome
9/11

Which Islamic art form involves the intricate decoration of manuscripts with gold and vibrant colors?

Which Islamic art form involves the intricate decoration of manuscripts with gold and vibrant colors?
Fresco painting
Wood carving
Illumination
Sculpture
10/11

What building material is commonly used in Islamic architecture due to its strength and durability?

What building material is commonly used in Islamic architecture due to its strength and durability?
Bamboo
Brick
Straw
Glass
11/11

Which architectural feature is typically found at the entrance of a mosque to mark the spiritual significance of the space?

Which architectural feature is typically found at the entrance of a mosque to mark the spiritual significance of the space?
Crenellations
Skylight
Iwan
Apse