Buildings
What Islamic Building is one of the 7 Wonders of the World?
Taj Mahal
What is the name of the floral decorations built with precious stones in the Taj Mahal called?
Pietra Dura
A common feature that opens to a courtyard with an arch, often used in mosques and madrasas.
An Iwan
What did Islamic Culture prioritise that was emphasised in the architecture?
Privacy and modesty/Tawhid
What islamic building contains the Shakhra (Foundation Stone) and is decorated with Haft Rangi on the exterior?
Qubbet Es-Sakhra/Dome of the Rock
Which architectural element or ornamental design is used in the exterior of the Qubbet Es-Shakra and is a ceramic tilework involving 7 colours used in Islamic Architecture?
Haft Rangi
The marble dome on the Taj Mahal, 35 meters tall, topped with a lotus-shaped finial and resting on a cylindrical drum.
Onion Dome
A wall to point towards the direction of Mecca
Which Islamic Building was constructed in Grenada, Spain, and includes elements like a Howz (symmetrical pool) as well as Muqarnas Ceilings?
The Alhambra
Which decorative Islamic Architectural technique involves carving and shaping?
Carved Stucco
What are the four smaller domed, columned kiosks surrounding the base of the main central dome of the Taj Mahal called?
Chattris
What are spiral minarets used for?
Praying/Sign of power
In which Islamic Building would you find Pietra-Dura inlays decorated on the imperial cenotaphs of the emperors wife?
Taj Mahal
What Islamic Architectural ceiling incorporates a three dimensional, honeycomb-like style? (Hint, in The Alhambra)
Muqarnas
How many equal sides does the dome of the rock have?
8/Equal Octagonal sides
What does the lotus flower on the domes symbolize?
A connection/bridge between heaven and Earth
In which city would you find the black-box shaped "Kaaba" (center of Islam's most important mosque and holiest site)
Mecca
What material was used for stone carvings mainly due to its porous nature and warm aesthetic tone?
Limestone
The marble platform on which the Taj Mahal stands
Plinth
Why is the foundation stone so important?
The spot where Adam was created