Architecture Features: Crenellations and Parapets
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What architectural feature is described as running over the walls in the passage?

  • Muqarnas
  • Crenellation (correct)
  • Minbar
  • Ribat
  • What style of architecture is characterized by the use of crenellations and is reminiscent of the described passage?

  • Seljuk
  • Mughal
  • Mamluk (correct)
  • Ottoman
  • What type of architectural feature is often decorated with Islamic calligraphy and Arabesque patterns?

  • Cupola
  • Minaret
  • Mihrab (correct)
  • Dome
  • What term is used to describe the decorative arches that resemble paper-cut figures, as described in the passage?

    <p>Cockscomb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the ornamentation on Mosque walls and ceilings, which may include crenellations, muqarnas, and Arabesque patterns?

    <p>Arabesque</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature is commonly found in the upper part of the mihrab?

    <p>Mosaics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of script is likely used in the inscription on the mihrab?

    <p>Naskhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which architectural style is characterized by the use of marble paneling and mosaics?

    <p>Mamluk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the mihrab in a mosque?

    <p>To indicate the direction of the Kaaba</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature of mosque cupolas?

    <p>Muqarnas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What organization was responsible for the care of the mosque from 1890 to 1918?

    <p>The Comité of Arab monuments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What style of architecture is commonly associated with mosques built during the Mamluk period?

    <p>Mamluk-style</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the decorative arches and geometric patterns found in Islamic architecture?

    <p>Arabesque</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the decorative element found in mosques that indicates the direction of prayer?

    <p>Mihrab</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of architectural feature is often found in mosques and is characterized by a dome-shaped structure?

    <p>Cupola</p> Signup and view all the answers

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