Question 1

How is Islamic religious belief reflected in the art of calligraphy?

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A)   Reverence for the Qur'an and for writing extends the word of God.
B)   The written word promotes literacy and intellectual development.
C)   Calligraphy serves as a common visual language uniting the Muslim community.
D)   The variety of cursive scripts reflects the diversity of Islamic culture.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Compare and contrast the Plan of the Great Mosque, Cordoba (Fig. 9-8) and the Plan of the Sultan Hasan Madrasa-Mausoleum-Mosque Complex, Cairo (Fig. 9-15).

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1. The plan for the Great Mosque of Cord...

Question 3

Figural imagery is most common in what type of Islamic art?

Accepted Answer

A)   illuminated pages of the Qur'an
B)   palaces and manuscripts
C)   glass mosaics
D)   architectural ornamentE) All of the above
F) C) and D) B

Question 4

What artistic formats did artists of the Herat School study?

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Miniatures, painting...

Question 5

How does Islamic architecture reflect Muslim beliefs and religious practice?

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1. Complex ornamentation distracts the e...

Question 6

Which device is used to divide the garden in the Court of the Lions (Fig. 9-20) ?

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A)   four-iwan mosque
B)   garden carpet
C)   cross-axial walkways
D)   joggled voussoirsE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Which word means "submission to God's will"?

Accepted Answer

A)   Qur'an
B)   Maqamat
C)   Torah
D)   IslamE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 8

What decorative feature of the minbar (Fig. 9-10)  from the Kutubiya Mosque in Marrakesh reflects its original architectural surroundings?

Accepted Answer

A)   the stair risers
B)   the inlaid ivory
C)   the wooden panels
D)   the ablaq strapworkE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Why did the use of Muslim tombs increase after the eleventh century?

Accepted Answer

Tombs under the new dynasties ...

Question 10

What is a blocky, angular formal script that may have developed first for carved or woven inscriptions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Minbar
B)   Tugras
C)   Kufic
D)   QiblaE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 11

How do secular objects reflect the aesthetic and religious traditions of Islamic culture?

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1.. Calligraphy was used to convey the W...

Question 12

How do the mosaics in the central dome of the Great Mosque of Cordoba (Fig. 9-9)  demonstrate cultural and artistic exchange in the medieval period?

Accepted Answer

A)   Just as with Christian churches, they probably symbolize a celestial canopy.
B)   They were installed by a Byzantine master sent by the emperor in Constantinople.
C)   The imagery was appropriated from pagan and Christian sources.
D)   The melon-shaped, ribbed dome was adopted from Roman temples.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Which culture invaded and caused a dramatic rift in the Central and Eastern Islamic worlds?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mongols
B)   Visigoths
C)   Crusaders
D)   UmayyadsE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

The huge tower from which the faithful are called to pray is called a

Accepted Answer

A)   minaret.
B)   mihrab.
C)   qibla.
D)   masjid.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

What kind of arch has flat sides and slopes where other arches are curved?

Accepted Answer

A)   horseshoe
B)   keel
C)   semicircular
D)   muqarnasE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

The Muslim place of worship is called the

Accepted Answer

A)   cathedral.
B)   basilica.
C)   mosque.
D)   temple.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

"Lusterware" refers to a technique used to make ceramic surfaces resemble

Accepted Answer

A)   glass.
B)   metal.
C)   enamel.
D)   porcelain.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

What attributes make the Alhambra so beautiful?

Accepted Answer

Many colors and geometric patterns were used in the design of the Alhambra. Also, it incorporates the environment and views through the use of windows and natural elements, such as water.

Question 19

What were tugras and what purpose did they serve?

Accepted Answer

They were calligraphic imperial monograp...

Question 20

In the mid-twelfth century, what prompted the use of brass for inlaid work?

Accepted Answer

A shortage of silver and other precious metals prompted artists to start using brass inlaid with more expensive materials.

Exam 9: Islamic Art

How is Islamic religious belief reflected in the art of calligraphy?

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Compare and contrast the Plan of the Great Mosque, Cordoba (Fig. 9-8) and the Plan of the Sultan Hasan Madrasa-Mausoleum-Mosque Complex, Cairo (Fig. 9-15).

Correct Answerverified1. The plan for the Great Mosque of Cord...View AnswerShow Answer

Figural imagery is most common in what type of Islamic art?

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What artistic formats did artists of the Herat School study?

Correct AnswerverifiedMiniatures, painting...View AnswerShow Answer

How does Islamic architecture reflect Muslim beliefs and religious practice?

Correct Answerverified1. Complex ornamentation distracts the e...View AnswerShow Answer

Which device is used to divide the garden in the Court of the Lions (Fig. 9-20) ?

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Which word means "submission to God's will"?

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What decorative feature of the minbar (Fig. 9-10) from the Kutubiya Mosque in Marrakesh reflects its original architectural surroundings?

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Why did the use of Muslim tombs increase after the eleventh century?

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What is a blocky, angular formal script that may have developed first for carved or woven inscriptions?

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How do secular objects reflect the aesthetic and religious traditions of Islamic culture?

Correct Answerverified1.. Calligraphy was used to convey the W...View AnswerShow Answer

How do the mosaics in the central dome of the Great Mosque of Cordoba (Fig. 9-9) demonstrate cultural and artistic exchange in the medieval period?

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Which culture invaded and caused a dramatic rift in the Central and Eastern Islamic worlds?

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The huge tower from which the faithful are called to pray is called a

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What kind of arch has flat sides and slopes where other arches are curved?

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The Muslim place of worship is called the

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"Lusterware" refers to a technique used to make ceramic surfaces resemble

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What attributes make the Alhambra so beautiful?

Correct AnswerverifiedMany colors and geometric patterns were used in the design of the Alhambra. Also, it incorporates the environment and views through the use of windows and natural elements, such as water.

What were tugras and what purpose did they serve?

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In the mid-twelfth century, what prompted the use of brass for inlaid work?

Correct AnswerverifiedA shortage of silver and other precious metals prompted artists to start using brass inlaid with more expensive materials.

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