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What was the primary purpose of introducing the minaret in mosques?
What was the primary purpose of introducing the minaret in mosques?
- To serve as a symbolic representation of Islamic culture
- To facilitate architectural fusion between different cultures
- To amplify the voice of the muezzin during the call to prayer (correct)
- To create a distinct skyline feature in the city
What was the significance of the minaret in the construction of mosques?
What was the significance of the minaret in the construction of mosques?
- It indicated the presence of Islam in a city (correct)
- It amplified the sound of the Quran during prayer times
- It represented the integration of Arab architecture with ancient arts
- It served as a fusion of architectural arts from different cultures
How did the introduction of minarets impact mosque architecture?
How did the introduction of minarets impact mosque architecture?
- It resulted in a shift towards integrating modern technologies into mosque design
- It became an explicit expression of cultural fusion through art and architecture (correct)
- It marked a decline in the importance of architectural arts in mosque construction
- It led to the development of loudspeakers for broadcasting prayers
What role does the minaret play in contemporary mosque architecture?
What role does the minaret play in contemporary mosque architecture?
In what way did the introduction of minarets reflect the integration of different cultures?
In what way did the introduction of minarets reflect the integration of different cultures?
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Minaret purpose
Minaret purpose
To amplify the muezzin's call to prayer in mosques
Minaret's mosque role
Minaret's mosque role
Signaling Islam's presence in a place
Minaret's impact on mosque design
Minaret's impact on mosque design
Minaret became a visual sign of cultural blending in art and architecture of mosques
Minaret's modern role
Minaret's modern role
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Minaret and cultural fusion
Minaret and cultural fusion
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