15 Questions
Which architectural structure is considered one of the oldest palaces in the world?
The Abbasid Palace
Which architectural structure was originally built as the center of the newly founded Capital of Egypt?
The Mosque of Amr ibn al- As
In which city is The Great Mosque of Damascus located?
Damascus
During which historical period was The Abbasid Palace established?
Abbasid period
Which architectural structure showcases floral ornamentation inspired by the landscape of its city?
The Great Mosque of Damascus
Which architectural structure is associated with Umayyad architecture?
The Mosque of Amr ibn al- As
What architectural feature did the Fatimids introduce or develop?
Four-centred keel arch
Where was the Mustansiriya Madrasah, a medieval-era scholarly complex, established?
Baghdad, Iraq
Which geometric patterns were observed in the Madrasa of Mustansiriyeh?
Six-point geometry and rosette pattern
Where is the Madrasa of al-Salih Najm al-Din Ayyub located?
Cairo, Egypt
What art form reached excellence during the Ayyubid period?
Enameled glass
What script style was introduced by the Ayyubids?
"Naskhi" style
What creates structure and is essential for creativity in design according to Prof. Maha Elhalaby's lecture?
Symmetry
Who explores the enormous richness of Islamic geometric design in the lecture titled 'Discovering Islamic Geometric Design'?
Eric Broug
What did British art students study and draw according to the text?
"Islamic art samples"
Test your knowledge of the Golden Age of Islam in history, including Umayyad architecture and the Mosque of Amr ibn al-As. This quiz covers important historical and architectural aspects of the Golden Age of Islam.
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