Question 1

How did the Mongols impact Islamic art?

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Question 2

Briefly describe the Saminid mausoleum and its contribution to Islamic architecture.

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Question 3

The new style of mosque developed by the Ottomans can be described as ____.

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The Ottomans developed a style of mosque that was characterized by geometric and formalistic elements, such as domes, minarets, and intricate tile work. However, this style was not necessarily simple, as it often employed complex decoration and architectural features.

Question 4

Describe the Alhambra and its impact on the West.

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Question 5

Briefly describe the Abbasid contributions to Islamic culture.

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Question 6

In the 10th century, Caliph al-Hakam II undertook major renovations of the Great Mosque at Córdoba in imitation of his ____ predecessors in Jerusalem and Damascus.

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Caliph al-Hakam II was part of the Umayyad dynasty, which had earlier established significant architectural works in Jerusalem and Damascus.

Question 7

In the mid-13th century, the Mongols conquered much of the eastern Islamic world. The center of Islamic power moved from Baghdad to Egypt. The lords of Egypt at that time were Mamluks. The definition of the word Mamluk translates to ____?

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The word "Mamluk" translates to "slave" in Arabic. The Mamluks were originally enslaved soldiers who eventually rose to power and ruled Egypt.

Question 8

Why were monumental tombs virtually unknown in the early Islamic period, and how did this change?

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Question 9

What decoration is on the carpet from the funerary mosque, and what did it symbolize?

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Question 10

What are the essential tenets of Islam?

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Question 11

Describe muqarnas decoration.

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Question 12

An ancient Arab proverb proclaims "Purity of writing, is purity of soul" and describes which of the following?

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The quote mentions "purity of writing," which suggests a focus on the act of writing itself rather than the content being written. The only option that specifically pertains to writing is calligraphy, which is the art of beautiful handwriting.

Question 13

How did the city plan of eighth-century Baghdad reflect Islamic power and culture?

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Question 14

Describe the importance of calligraphy and the Koran.

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Question 15

Describe the cultural contributions made by Islam to western Europe.

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Question 16

The sacred book of Islam is the Koran, or recitations. The recitations or instructions were given to Muhammad by the ____.

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According to Islamic belief, the recitations in the Koran were revealed to Muhammad by the angel Gabriel over a period of 23 years.

Question 17

The Abbasids overthrew the Umayyad caliphs and established a new capital at ____.

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The Abbasids established their new capital at Baghdad after overthrowing the Umayyad caliphs. Damascus was the capital of the Umayyad caliphate and Medina was the site of the first Islamic community established by Muhammad, but neither were the capital of the Abbasid caliphate. Isfahan was an important city during the period of the Persian Empire, but it was not the capital of the Abbasid caliphate.

Question 18

How does the Great Mosque of Damascus owe much to Roman and early Christian architecture?

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Question 19

What is the Koran?

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Question 20

Umayyad palaces included elaborate bathing facilities, which were an inheritance from ____?

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The Umayyad palaces' elaborate bathing facilities were influenced by Roman architecture and culture, which had a significant impact on the regions that the Umayyads controlled.

Quiz 10: The Islamic World