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Who built the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem?
Who built the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem?
- Marco Polo
- Ahmed bin Majid
- Ibn Batuta
- Abd al-Malik (correct)
What does a hypostyle mosque typically have inside?
What does a hypostyle mosque typically have inside?
- Open courtyard
- Flat roof leading to the qibla wall (correct)
- Qibla niche facing Mecca
- Walled enclosures around the courtyard
Who wrote a book on navigation around 1490 CE?
Who wrote a book on navigation around 1490 CE?
- Marco Polo
- Ahmed bin Majid (correct)
- Abd al-Malik
- Ibn Batuta
Which event does the Dome of the Rock commemorate?
Which event does the Dome of the Rock commemorate?
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What does al-Haram al-Sharif mean?
What does al-Haram al-Sharif mean?
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In what year did Islam arrive in the UAE?
In what year did Islam arrive in the UAE?
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What is the architectural influence of the Dome of the Rock on other structures?
What is the architectural influence of the Dome of the Rock on other structures?
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Where is the Al-Aqsa Mosque located in relation to the Dome of the Rock?
Where is the Al-Aqsa Mosque located in relation to the Dome of the Rock?
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Which mosque in the UAE is considered the oldest in continuous use?
Which mosque in the UAE is considered the oldest in continuous use?
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Who was Ahmed bin Majid and where was he born?
Who was Ahmed bin Majid and where was he born?
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What is a characteristic feature of the Cordoba Mosque in Spain?
What is a characteristic feature of the Cordoba Mosque in Spain?
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