UAE Social Studies Grade 9: Islamic Civilization in the UAE
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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?

  • 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?

  • Marco Polo
  • Ahmed bin Majid (correct)
  • Abd al-Malik
  • Ibn Batuta

    • Which event does the Dome of the Rock commemorate?

    <p>Prophet Muhammad's night journey and ascension to the sky</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does al-Haram al-Sharif mean?

    <p>The noble or sacred enclosure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did Islam arrive in the UAE?

    <p>623</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the architectural influence of the Dome of the Rock on other structures?

    <p>Golden dome with mosaic decorations and Quranic verses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the Al-Aqsa Mosque located in relation to the Dome of the Rock?

    <p>Just a few hundred kilometres away</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mosque in the UAE is considered the oldest in continuous use?

    <p>Al-Bidiya Mosque in Fujairah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Ahmed bin Majid and where was he born?

    <p>A renowned Arab navigator born in Ras Al Khaimah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of the Cordoba Mosque in Spain?

    <p>Alternating color bands of red and white</p> Signup and view all the answers

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