The most famous example of Islamic architecture in Spain is:
A) Alhambra
B) Hagia Sophia
C) Blue Mosque
D) Topkapi Palace
Which empire played a major role in spreading Islamic architecture in Spain?
A) Abbasid
B) Ottoman
C) Umayyad
D) Safavid
The Great Mosque of Córdoba was originally built as:
A) A church
B) A palace
C) A mosque
D) A fortress
Which Islamic architectural feature is commonly found in Spain and Turkey?
A) Minarets
B) Domes
C) Horseshoe arches
D) All of the above
The Blue Mosque in Turkey was built during the rule of which Ottoman Sultan?
A) Suleiman the Magnificent
B) Mehmed II
C) Ahmed I
D) Selim I
Which city in Spain is known for its Islamic architectural heritage?
A) Madrid
B) Seville
C) Granada
D) Barcelona
The Alhambra Palace was constructed by which Islamic dynasty?
A) Abbasid
B) Nasrid
C) Umayyad
D) Ottoman
Which structure in Turkey was originally a church, later converted into a mosque, and is now a museum?
A) Hagia Sophia
B) Suleymaniye Mosque
C) Topkapi Palace
D) Dolmabahçe Palace
Islamic architects in Spain were influenced by which architectural styles?
A) Roman
B) Persian
C) Byzantine
D) All of the above
The intricate Arabic calligraphy on the walls of Islamic buildings in Spain is mostly from:
A) The Quran
B) Ottoman poetry
C) Persian literature
D) Roman inscriptions
Which architectural feature is commonly seen in Ottoman mosques in Turkey?
A) Pointed arches
B) Large central domes
C) Tall slender minarets
D) All of the above
Who was the chief architect of the Ottoman Empire who designed many famous structures in Turkey?
A) Sinan
B) Al-Zahrawi
C) Al-Mansur
D) Ibn Battuta
Which Islamic architectural element was widely used in Spain?
A) Muqarnas
B) Iwan
C) Stupa
D) Pagoda
What is the name of the water feature commonly found in Islamic palaces like the Alhambra?
A) Fountain
B) Hammam
C) Sabil
D) Reflecting pool
Which mosque in Istanbul is considered the pinnacle of Ottoman architecture?
A) Suleymaniye Mosque
B) Sultanahmet Mosque
C) Fatih Mosque
D) Eyüp Sultan Mosque
Which Islamic architectural feature provides ventilation and cooling in hot climates?
A) Wind towers
B) Minarets
C) Iwans
D) Domes
What is the primary material used in the construction of Islamic buildings in Spain?
A) Marble
B) Mudbrick
C) Stucco
D) All of the above
What was the primary purpose of the minaret in Islamic architecture?
A) Decoration
B) Storage
C) Call to prayer
D) Defense
Which Islamic architectural style is most prominent in Spain?
A) Mughal
B) Moorish
C) Persian
D) Ottoman
Which Islamic architectural feature was used in Spain to provide privacy and shade?
A) Mashrabiya
B) Arcade
C) Fresco
D) Hypostyle hall
The Ottoman Empire transformed which famous building into a mosque?
A) Pantheon
B) Colosseum
C) Hagia Sophia
D) Acropolis
Which part of an Islamic mosque is used for the Friday sermon?
A) Minaret
B) Mihrab
C) Minbar
D) Courtyard
Islamic geometric patterns in Spain and Turkey symbolize:
A) Nature
B) Infinity and divine unity
C) Social hierarchy
D) Military power
Which Ottoman structure served as the main residence of the sultans?
A) Alhambra
B) Topkapi Palace
C) Alcazar
D) Dolmabahçe Palace
Which Ottoman-era mosque in Istanbul is modeled after Hagia Sophia?
A) Fatih Mosque
B) Bayezid Mosque
C) Suleymaniye Mosque
D) Sultanahmet Mosque
What is the purpose of the mihrab in a mosque?
A) Indicates the direction of Mecca
B) Entrance gate
C) Place for the imam to sit
D) Decorative feature only
What is the term for the Islamic school of learning often attached to mosques?
A) Madrasah
B) Hammam
C) Souk
D) Caravanserai
Which Islamic architectural element was used in Spain for artistic decoration?
A) Stained glass
B) Zellij (Mosaic tilework)
C) Gothic arches
D) Corinthian columns
Which city in Turkey is best known for its Islamic architecture?
A) Ankara
B) Izmir
C) Bursa
D) Istanbul
Which dynasty ruled over Muslim Spain and left a significant architectural impact?
A) Umayyads of Córdoba
B) Abbasids
C) Mughals
D) Seljuks
