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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mosaics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Naskhi (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mamluk (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of mosque cupolas?

<p>Muqarnas (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Arabesque (A)</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 (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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