Golden Age of Islam History Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • Baghdad
  • Cairo
  • Fustat
  • Damascus (correct)
  • During which historical period was The Abbasid Palace established?

    <p>Abbasid period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which architectural structure showcases floral ornamentation inspired by the landscape of its city?

    <p>The Great Mosque of Damascus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which architectural structure is associated with Umayyad architecture?

    <p>The Mosque of Amr ibn al- As</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What architectural feature did the Fatimids introduce or develop?

    <p>Four-centred keel arch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was the Mustansiriya Madrasah, a medieval-era scholarly complex, established?

    <p>Baghdad, Iraq</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which geometric patterns were observed in the Madrasa of Mustansiriyeh?

    <p>Six-point geometry and rosette pattern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the Madrasa of al-Salih Najm al-Din Ayyub located?

    <p>Cairo, Egypt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What art form reached excellence during the Ayyubid period?

    <p>Enameled glass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What script style was introduced by the Ayyubids?

    <p>&quot;Naskhi&quot; style</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What creates structure and is essential for creativity in design according to Prof. Maha Elhalaby's lecture?

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

    Who explores the enormous richness of Islamic geometric design in the lecture titled 'Discovering Islamic Geometric Design'?

    <p>Eric Broug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did British art students study and draw according to the text?

    <p>&quot;Islamic art samples&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

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