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What are some of the building types derived from the principal Islamic architectural types?
What are some of the building types derived from the principal Islamic architectural types?
- Public baths
- Fountains
- Commercial facilities
- All of the above (correct)
What is the purpose of the mihrab in Islamic architecture?
What is the purpose of the mihrab in Islamic architecture?
- To serve as a prayer niche (correct)
- To provide a place for Friday prayer
- To indicate the direction of Mecca
- To mark the center of the qiblah wall
Which component of a mosque is sometimes referred to as the minbar?
Which component of a mosque is sometimes referred to as the minbar?
- Mihrab (correct)
- Qiblah wall
- Mosque complex
- None of the above
What does Islamic architecture encompass?
What does Islamic architecture encompass?
Which one of the following is NOT one of the principal Islamic architectural types?
Which one of the following is NOT one of the principal Islamic architectural types?
Which of the following is NOT a building type derived from the principal Islamic architectural types?
Which of the following is NOT a building type derived from the principal Islamic architectural types?
Which component of a mosque indicates the direction of Mecca?
Which component of a mosque indicates the direction of Mecca?
Which one of the following is NOT a main component of a mosque?
Which one of the following is NOT a main component of a mosque?
What is the purpose of the minbar in Islamic architecture?
What is the purpose of the minbar in Islamic architecture?
Study Notes
Islamic Architecture & Design
- The main building types in Islamic architecture are the Mosque, Tomb, Palace, and Fort.
- Islamic architecture also includes buildings of lesser importance such as public baths, fountains, commercial facilities, health facilities, schools, drinking facilities, and domestic architecture.
- Islamic architecture encompasses both secular and religious styles.
- Mosque complexes and schools (madrasas) are examples of building types in Islamic architecture.
- The mihrab, a niche or depression indicating the direction of Mecca, is located at the center of the qiblah wall in a mosque.
- The minbar is sometimes found next to the mihrab, especially during Friday prayers.
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Test your knowledge of Islamic architecture and design with this quiz! Explore the main building types like mosques, tombs, palaces, and forts, and learn about the vocabulary and history behind Islamic architectural styles. Challenge yourself and discover the rich heritage of Islamic architecture from 650 A.D. to the present.
