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World Famous Mosques MCQs with Answers

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What is the famous mosque located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia?
A) Al-Aqsa Mosque
B) Blue Mosque
C) Masjid al-Haram
D) Sultan Ahmed Mosque
Correct

Answer
C) Masjid al-Haram

Which mosque is known as the “Blue Mosque” due to its blue tiles?
A) Al-Aqsa Mosque
B) Blue Mosque
C) Masjid al-Haram
D) Sultan Ahmed Mosque
Correct

Answer
D) Sultan Ahmed Mosque

Which mosque in Jerusalem is one of the oldest and most important in Islam?
A) Al-Aqsa Mosque
B) Blue Mosque
C) Masjid al-Haram
D) Sultan Ahmed Mosque
Correct

Answer
A) Al-Aqsa Mosque

The Badshahi Mosque is a famous mosque located in which country?
A) India
B) Iran
C) Pakistan
D) Turkey
Correct

Answer
C) Pakistan

Which mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, is known for its stunning architecture and six minarets?
A) Hagia Sophia
B) Blue Mosque
C) Sheikh Zayed Mosque
D) Faisal Mosque
Correct

Answer
B) Blue Mosque

The Sheikh Zayed Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world, is located in which city?
A) Dubai
B) Abu Dhabi
C) Cairo
D) Istanbul
Correct

Answer
B) Abu Dhabi

The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is located in which Middle Eastern country?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Oman
C) Iran
D) Egypt
Correct

Answer
B) Oman

The Faisal Mosque, the largest mosque in Pakistan, is situated in which city?
A) Karachi
B) Lahore
C) Islamabad
D) Multan
Correct

Answer
C) Islamabad

Which mosque is often referred to as the “Great Mosque of Cordoba” and is known for its stunning architecture?
A) Sheikh Zayed Mosque
B) Badshahi Mosque
C) Alhambra Mosque
D) Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba
Correct

Answer
D) Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba

The Alhambra Mosque is a famous mosque located in which country?
A) Morocco
B) Spain
C) Tunisia
D) Saudi Arabia
Correct

Answer
B) Spain

Which mosque, located in Istanbul, Turkey, was a cathedral before being converted into a mosque?
A) Hagia Sophia
B) Blue Mosque
C) Sheikh Zayed Mosque
D) Faisal Mosque
Correct

Answer
A) Hagia Sophia

The Dome of the Rock is a significant religious site in Jerusalem, but it is not a mosque. What religion is it associated with?
A) Judaism
B) Christianity
C) Islam
D) Buddhism
Correct

Answer
A) Judaism

Which mosque is the holiest site in Islam, located in the city of Mecca?
A) Al-Aqsa Mosque
B) Blue Mosque
C) Masjid al-Haram
D) Sultan Ahmed Mosque
Correct

Answer
C) Masjid al-Haram

Which mosque is known for its iconic domes and minarets and is located in Istanbul, Turkey?
A) Hagia Sophia
B) Blue Mosque
C) Sheikh Zayed Mosque
D) Faisal Mosque
Correct

Answer
B) Blue Mosque

The Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India, is located in which city?
A) Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Kolkata
D) Bangalore
Correct

Answer
A) Delhi

Which mosque is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates?
A) Hagia Sophia
B) Blue Mosque
C) Sheikh Zayed Mosque
D) Faisal Mosque
Correct

Answer
C) Sheikh Zayed Mosque

The Great Mosque of Mecca, Masjid al-Haram, houses a sacred structure called the Kaaba. Which direction do Muslims face during their daily prayers in relation to the Kaaba?
A) North
B) South
C) East
D) West
Correct

Answer
C) East

The Shah Mosque, also known as the Imam Mosque, is located in which country?
A) Iran
B) Afghanistan
C) Turkey
D) Iraq
Correct

Answer
A) Iran

The Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in Africa, is situated in which city?
A) Casablanca
B) Marrakech
C) Tunis
D) Cairo
Correct

Answer
A) Casablanca

Which mosque, located in Medina, Saudi Arabia, is considered the second holiest site in Islam?
A) Al-Aqsa Mosque
B) Quba Mosque
C) Masjid al-Haram
D) Sultan Ahmed Mosque
Correct

Answer
B) Quba Mosque

The Umayyad Mosque, also known as the Grand Mosque of Damascus, is a historic mosque located in which country?
A) Egypt
B) Jordan
C) Syria
D) Lebanon
Correct

Answer
C) Syria

Which mosque is known as the “Pink Mosque” due to its pink-colored tiles?
A) Al-Aqsa Mosque
B) Blue Mosque
C) Masjid al-Haram
D) Nasir al-Mulk Mosque
Correct

Answer
D) Nasir al-Mulk Mosque

The Sultan Hassan Mosque is a historic mosque located in which city?
A) Istanbul
B) Cairo
C) Baghdad
D) Tehran
Correct

Answer
B) Cairo

The Qolşärif Mosque, a famous mosque in Russia, is located in which city?
A) Moscow
B) St. Petersburg
C) Kazan
D) Volgograd
Correct

Answer
C) Kazan

Which mosque, known for its unique architecture and blue tiles, is located in Isfahan, Iran?
A) Hagia Sophia
B) Blue Mosque
C) Sheikh Zayed Mosque
D) Imam Mosque
Correct

Answer
D) Imam Mosque

The Al-Azhar Mosque is a prominent center of Islamic learning and is located in which city?
A) Riyadh
B) Cairo
C) Baghdad
D) Amman
Correct

Answer
B) Cairo

Which mosque is considered one of the holiest sites in Islam, located in Medina, Saudi Arabia?
A) Al-Aqsa Mosque
B) Quba Mosque
C) Masjid al-Haram
D) Sultan Ahmed Mosque
Correct

Answer
B) Quba Mosque

The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, is officially known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque. Who was Sultan Ahmed I?
A) An Ottoman explorer
B) A famous poet
C) An Ottoman sultan
D) A renowned architect
Correct

Answer
C) An Ottoman sultan

The Koutoubia Mosque is a famous landmark in which city in Morocco?
A) Rabat
B) Marrakech
C) Casablanca
D) Fes
Correct

Answer
B) Marrakech

Which mosque, known for its stunning Islamic architecture, is located in the city of Esfahan, Iran?
A) Hagia Sophia
B) Blue Mosque
C) Sheikh Zayed Mosque
D) Imam Mosque
Correct

Answer
D) Imam Mosque

The Umayyad Mosque in Damascus is home to a shrine believed to contain the head of which important religious figure?
A) Prophet Muhammad
B) Moses
C) John the Baptist
D) Abraham
Correct

Answer
C) John the Baptist

The Suleymaniye Mosque, an Ottoman imperial mosque, is situated in which city?
A) Istanbul
B) Cairo
C) Baghdad
D) Tehran
Correct

Answer
A) Istanbul

The Hazratbal Shrine, a famous religious site, is located in which region of India?
A) Delhi
B) Kashmir
C) Rajasthan
D) Punjab
Correct

Answer
B) Kashmir

Which mosque is known for its stunning mosaics and is located in Istanbul, Turkey?
A) Hagia Sophia
B) Blue Mosque
C) Sheikh Zayed Mosque
D) Chinguetti Mosque
Correct

Answer
A) Hagia Sophia

The Chinguetti Mosque is a well-known mosque situated in which African country?
A) Mali
B) Morocco
C) Egypt
D) Nigeria
Correct

Answer
A) Mali

The Great Mosque of Kairouan, located in Tunisia, is considered one of the most important mosques in the Islamic world. In which century was it built?
A) 7th century
B) 10th century
C) 13th century
D) 16th century
Correct

Answer
A) 7th century

Which mosque is located in the heart of the historic city of Samarkand in Uzbekistan and is known for its intricate tilework?
A) Bibi-Khanym Mosque
B) Koutoubia Mosque
C) Umayyad Mosque
D) Suleymaniye Mosque
Correct

Answer
A) Bibi-Khanym Mosque

The Quba Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia, is considered the first mosque built by Prophet Muhammad. In which year was it constructed?
A) 570 AD
B) 622 AD
C) 624 AD
D) 632 AD
Correct

Answer
B) 622 AD

The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Oman features a large chandelier in its main prayer hall. What is special about this chandelier?
A) It is made of pure gold.
B) It is one of the largest in the world.
C) It was a gift from the King of Saudi Arabia.
D) It is the oldest chandelier in the Middle East.
Correct

Answer
B) It is one of the largest in the world.

Which mosque in Cairo, Egypt, is known for its massive minarets and is often referred to as the “Alabaster Mosque”?
A) Al-Aqsa Mosque
B) Quba Mosque
C) Masjid al-Haram
D) Muhammad Ali Mosque
Correct

Answer
D) Muhammad Ali Mosque

The Muhammad Ali Mosque in Cairo was built in the 19th century and is located within a historic citadel. Who is Muhammad Ali, after whom the mosque is named?
A) A famous boxer
B) The founder of modern Egypt
C) A renowned scholar
D) A Persian poet
Correct

Answer
B) The founder of modern Egypt

The Fatehpur Sikri Mosque, also known as the Jama Masjid, is a historic mosque located in which country?
A) India
B) Pakistan
C) Bangladesh
D) Nepal
Correct

Answer
A) India

Which mosque, located in Samarra, Iraq, is famous for its distinctive spiral minaret?
A) Bibi-Khanym Mosque
B) Great Mosque of Samarra
C) Umayyad Mosque
D) Suleymaniye Mosque
Correct

Answer
B) Great Mosque of Samarra

The Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco, features a laser beam that points in the direction of Mecca. What is the purpose of this laser beam?
A) To provide nighttime illumination
B) To indicate prayer times
C) To guide ships at sea
D) To attract tourists
Correct

Answer
B) To indicate prayer times

The Great Mosque of Samarra, with its iconic minaret, is part of the historic city of Samarra in which country?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Iraq
C) Iran
D) Egypt
Correct

Answer
B) Iraq

The Bibi-Khanym Mosque, known for its monumental entrance arch, is located in which city in Uzbekistan?
A) Samarkand
B) Tashkent
C) Bukhara
D) Khiva
Correct

Answer
A) Samarkand

The Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan, is one of the largest mosques in the world. In which century was it built?
A) 12th century
B) 16th century
C) 17th century
D) 19th century
Correct

Answer
C) 17th century

The Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo, Egypt, is associated with which branch of Islam?
A) Sunni
B) Shia
C) Sufi
D) Ahmadiyya
Correct

Answer
A) Sunni

The Umayyad Mosque in Damascus is one of the oldest mosques in the world. In which century was it originally constructed?
A) 5th century
B) 7th century
C) 10th century
D) 13th century
Correct

Answer
B) 7th century

The Qolşärif Mosque in Kazan, Russia, is a reconstruction of an earlier mosque. What event led to the need for its reconstruction?
A) Earthquake
B) Fire
C) War
D) Flood
Correct

Answer
C War

Which mosque is known as the “Crystal Mosque” and is located in Malaysia?
A) Sheikh Zayed Mosque
B) Crystal Mosque
C) Sultan Ahmed Mosque
D) Faisal Mosque
Correct

Answer
B) Crystal Mosque

The Blue Mosque in Istanbul is adorned with thousands of blue tiles. What is the name of the art form used for these tiles?
A) Calligraphy
B) Zellige
C) Iznik
D) Mosaic
Correct

Answer
C) Iznik

The Quba Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia, is considered the first mosque built by Prophet Muhammad. In what month was it built?
A) Rabi’ al-Awwal
B) Shawwal
C) Dhul-Qi’dah
D) Muharram
Correct

Answer
A) Rabi’ al-Awwal

The Sultan Hassan Mosque in Cairo is known for its impressive minarets. What is the architectural style of this mosque?
A) Ottoman
B) Mamluk
C) Persian
D) Seljuk
Correct

Answer
B) Mamluk

The Great Mosque of Kairouan in Tunisia is often referred to as the “fourth holiest site in Islam.” What are the three holiest cities in Islam besides Mecca?
A) Cairo, Medina, Jerusalem
B) Baghdad, Istanbul, Cairo
C) Medina, Jerusalem, Baghdad
D) Medina, Mecca, Jerusalem
Correct

Answer
D) Medina, Mecca, Jerusalem

The Faisal Mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, is known for its unique, modernist architecture. What is its distinctive feature?
A) It is built entirely of marble.
B) It has a golden dome.
C) It is shaped like a lotus flower.
D) It has no traditional minarets.
Correct

Answer
D) It has no traditional minarets.

The Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, also known as the “Pink Mosque,” is famous for its stunning stained glass windows. In which country is it located?
A) Turkey
B) Iran
C) India
D) Morocco
Correct

Answer
B) Iran

The Qolşärif Mosque in Kazan, Russia, is part of a historic complex. What is the name of this complex?
A) Kazan Kremlin
B) Moscow Kremlin
C) Hermitage Museum
D) Winter Palace
Correct

Answer
A) Kazan Kremlin

The Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem is often associated with a religious event in Islam. What is this event?
A) The Hajj pilgrimage
B) The Night Journey and Ascension
C) The Battle of Badr
D) The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah
Correct

Answer
B) The Night Journey and Ascension

The Shah Mosque in Isfahan, Iran, is known for its iconic entrance portal and stunning tilework. What dynasty commissioned its construction?
A) Safavid
B) Mughal
C) Ottoman
D) Abbasid
Correct

Answer
A) Safavid

The Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco, is located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. What is the unique feature of this mosque related to water?
A) It has an indoor swimming pool.
B) It is surrounded by a moat.
C) It has a water-themed prayer hall.
D) It has a retractable roof.
Correct

Answer
D) It has a retractable roof.

Which mosque, located in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, is renowned for its intricate blue tiles and intricate geometric patterns?
A) Bibi-Khanym Mosque
B) Koutoubia Mosque
C) Kalon Mosque
D) Suleymaniye Mosque
Correct

Answer
C) Kalon Mosque

The Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan, was built during the Mughal era. Who was the Mughal emperor responsible for its construction?
A) Akbar
B) Jahangir
C) Shah Jahan
D) Aurangzeb
Correct

Answer
C) Shah Jahan

The Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakech, Morocco, is known for its distinctive minaret. What is the significance of this minaret’s design?
A) It served as a lighthouse.
B) It was used for astronomical observations.
C) It was a prototype for other Moroccan mosques.
D) It influenced mosque architecture in Spain.
Correct

Answer
D) It influenced mosque architecture in Spain.

The Quba Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia, is notable for its role in Islamic history. What event is associated with this mosque?
A) The Battle of Badr
B) The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah
C) The Battle of Uhud
D) The Battle of Khandaq
Correct

Answer
C) The Battle of Uhud

The Crystal Mosque in Malaysia is built with crystal-clear glass. In which city is it located?
A) Kuala Lumpur
B) Penang
C) Terengganu
D) Johor Bahru
Correct

Answer
C) Terengganu

The Muhammad Ali Mosque in Cairo, also known as the Alabaster Mosque, is located atop a hill. What is the name of the hill?
A) Citadel Hill
B) Pyramid Hill
C) Alabaster Hill
D) Muhammad Ali Hill
Correct

Answer
A) Citadel Hill

The Jama Masjid in Delhi, India, is one of the largest mosques in the country. Who was the Mughal emperor who commissioned its construction?
A) Babur
B) Akbar
C) Aurangzeb
D) Shah Jahan
Correct

Answer
D) Shah Jahan

The Imam Mosque in Isfahan, Iran, is known for its magnificent domes and minarets. In which century was it built?
A) 9th century
B) 11th century
C) 13th century
D) 17th century
Correct

Answer
D) 17th century

The Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem is part of a larger religious complex. What is the name of this complex?
A) Dome of the Rock Complex
B) Masjid al-Haram Complex
C) The Vatican
D) The Alhambra
Correct

Answer
A) Dome of the Rock Complex

The Sultan Hassan Mosque in Cairo is renowned for its impressive architectural details, including intricate carvings and inscriptions. What is this type of ornamentation called?
A) Stained glass
B) Stucco work
C) Frescoes
D) Calligraphy
Correct

Answer
B) Stucco work

The Bibi-Khanym Mosque in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, is named after a historical figure. Who was Bibi-Khanym?
A) A famous architect
B) A legendary queen
C) A scholar and poet
D) A military leader
Correct

Answer
B) A legendary queen

The Great Mosque of Cordoba in Spain is known for its distinctive architectural features. What is the name of the architectural style associated with this mosque?
A) Moorish
B) Gothic
C) Baroque
D) Romanesque
Correct

Answer
A) Moorish

The Hazratbal Shrine in Kashmir, India, is associated with a religious relic. What is this relic believed to be?
A) The Holy Grail
B) A strand of hair from the Prophet Muhammad
C) A fragment of the True Cross
D) The Ark of the Covenant
Correct

Answer
B) A strand of hair from the Prophet Muhammad

The Crystal Mosque in Terengganu, Malaysia, is built using crystal-clear glass and steel. What is the architectural style of this mosque?
A) Modernist
B) Traditional Malay
C) Ottoman
D) Gothic
Correct

Answer
A) Modernist

The Great Mosque of Mecca, Masjid al-Haram, is located in the sacred city of Mecca. What is the most important religious event that takes place here annually?
A) Eid al-Fitr
B) Hajj pilgrimage
C) Ramadan
D) Eid al-Adha
Correct

Answer
B) Hajj pilgrimage

The Shah Mosque in Isfahan, Iran, is known for its impressive tilework, which features intricate floral and geometric patterns. What is the term for this decorative tilework?
A) Zellige
B) Mosaic
C) Calligraphy
D) Iznik
Correct

Answer
D) Iznik

The Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakech, Morocco, is the largest mosque in the city. What is the name of the famous square located nearby?
A) Djemaa el-Fna
B) Tahrir Square
C) Piazza San Marco
D) Red Square
Correct

Answer
A) Djemaa el-Fna

The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is famous for its stunning interior. What is the predominant color of the tiles used in the mosque’s interior?
A) Blue
B) Green
C) Red
D) Yellow
Correct

Answer
A) Blue

The Great Mosque of Samarra, known for its spiral minaret, is an iconic architectural landmark. What was its original purpose during the Abbasid era?
A) A lighthouse
B) A library
C) An observatory
D) A royal palace
Correct

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