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Which architectural structure is considered one of the oldest palaces in the world?
Which architectural structure is considered one of the oldest palaces in the world?
- The Mosque of Ahmad ibn Tulun
- The Great Mosque of Damascus
- The Mosque of Amr ibn al- As
- The Abbasid Palace (correct)
Which architectural structure was originally built as the center of the newly founded Capital of Egypt?
Which architectural structure was originally built as the center of the newly founded Capital of Egypt?
- The Great Mosque of Damascus
- The Mosque of Amr ibn al- As (correct)
- The Abbasid Palace
- The Mosque of Ahmad ibn Tulun
In which city is The Great Mosque of Damascus located?
In which city is The Great Mosque of Damascus located?
- Baghdad
- Cairo
- Fustat
- Damascus (correct)
During which historical period was The Abbasid Palace established?
During which historical period was The Abbasid Palace established?
Which architectural structure showcases floral ornamentation inspired by the landscape of its city?
Which architectural structure showcases floral ornamentation inspired by the landscape of its city?
Which architectural structure is associated with Umayyad architecture?
Which architectural structure is associated with Umayyad architecture?
What architectural feature did the Fatimids introduce or develop?
What architectural feature did the Fatimids introduce or develop?
Where was the Mustansiriya Madrasah, a medieval-era scholarly complex, established?
Where was the Mustansiriya Madrasah, a medieval-era scholarly complex, established?
Which geometric patterns were observed in the Madrasa of Mustansiriyeh?
Which geometric patterns were observed in the Madrasa of Mustansiriyeh?
Where is the Madrasa of al-Salih Najm al-Din Ayyub located?
Where is the Madrasa of al-Salih Najm al-Din Ayyub located?
What art form reached excellence during the Ayyubid period?
What art form reached excellence during the Ayyubid period?
What script style was introduced by the Ayyubids?
What script style was introduced by the Ayyubids?
What creates structure and is essential for creativity in design according to Prof. Maha Elhalaby's lecture?
What creates structure and is essential for creativity in design according to Prof. Maha Elhalaby's lecture?
Who explores the enormous richness of Islamic geometric design in the lecture titled 'Discovering Islamic Geometric Design'?
Who explores the enormous richness of Islamic geometric design in the lecture titled 'Discovering Islamic Geometric Design'?
What did British art students study and draw according to the text?
What did British art students study and draw according to the text?
