10 Questions
What is the main reason for the prevalence of specialized structural techniques in the territory historically dominated by Islam?
Frequent earthquakes
Which event marks the historical Moslem chronology?
Year of the Hegira (Hijrah)
What did Islam establish when it penetrated into different regions?
Cultural tie with its Arabian heartland
Which group played a major role in the advance of Islam?
Arab groups
What pattern emerged in public life in emergent Islamic societies?
Men reserved for public life
In which geographical regions did the Moslem faith flourish?
Southern Asia and North Africa
What were the important communities established in isolation outside the main geographical block?
Zanzibar, Madagascar, and China
What were the architectural consequences of the spread of Islam?
Outposts throughout the world with architectural consequences in unlikely places
With what were the Arab expansion and the drive of Turkish and Mongol groups associated?
Military conquest, racial movements, displacement of established populations
What building materials were almost universal in the alluvial plains?
Brick making and pise' walling
Explore the geographical influence of Islamic architecture and the spread of Islamic communities in different regions, leading to diverse architectural styles and influences. Learn about the impact of the Moslem faith on architectural developments in Southern Asia, North Africa, Zanzibar, Madagascar, China, and other parts of the world.
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