Islamic Art & Architecture Quiz

Question 1

1/10

Which architectural feature is a characteristic of Islamic mosques?

Minaret

Steeple

Gargoyle

Answer

Bell Tower

Question 2

2/10

What is the primary purpose of a mihrab in a mosque?

Indicate the direction of prayer towards Mecca

Answer

Serve as a pulpit for sermons

Answer

Store religious scriptures

Answer

Display intricate geometric patterns

Question 3

3/10

Which of these materials is commonly used in Islamic calligraphy?

Ink

Oil Paint

Pencil

Answer

Acrylic Paint

Question 4

4/10

What does the term 'arabesque' refer to in Islamic art?

Ornamental designs of intertwined plant motifs

Answer

Geometric patterns formed by intersecting lines

Answer

Depiction of religious figures

Answer

Abstract color compositions

Question 5

5/10

Which famous mosque is known for its stunning blue Iznik tiles?

Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)

Answer

Al-Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque)

Answer

Sheikh Zayed Mosque

Answer

Masjid al-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque)

Question 6

6/10

Which architectural style heavily influenced Islamic architecture?

Byzantine

Gothic

Mughal

Answer

Renaissance

Question 7

7/10

What is the name of the holy shrine in Mecca that is the focal point of Islamic pilgrimage?

Kaaba

Alhambra

Answer

Dome of the Rock

Answer

Mausoleum of Shah-i-Zinda

Question 8

8/10

Which Islamic architectural element consists of a geometric patterned mosaic?

Muqarnas

Minbar

Answer

Mashrabiya

Answer

Horseshoe Arch

Question 9

9/10

Which city is home to the magnificent Alhambra palace?

Granada

Cairo

Fez

Istanbul

Answer

A decorative archway

Answer

A water fountain for ablutions

Answer

A prayer rug

Question 10

10/10

What is the purpose of a minbar in a mosque?

A raised platform for the imam to deliver sermons