Islamic Architecture
What is the famous mosque in Istanbul with six minarets?
What is Blue Mosque?
In Islamic calligraphy, what is the central vertical stroke in Arabic letters called?
What is Alif?
Identify the geometric shape commonly used in Islamic art, symbolizing unity and multiplicity
What is Circle?
Who is the Prophet Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law, often depicted in Islamic art?
What is Ali (R.A)?
Identify the traditional robe worn by men in various Muslim cultures
What is Thobe?
Name the holy city where the Dome of the Rock is located
What is Jerusalem?
What's an example of a book that is adorned with elaborate writing in Islamic Calligraphy?
What is Quran?
What geometric shape is commonly featured in Islamic tile mosaic patterns, known for its interlacing designs?
What is Star?
Identify the famous Persian poet whose work has inspired much Islamic art
What is Rumi?
What is the Islamic declaration of faith?
Shadah
Identify the architectural feature often found in Islamic mosques, characterized by a tall slender tower
What is Minaret?
What is the highest form of art in Islam?
What is Calligraphy?
What is the term for the eight-pointed star pattern often used in Islamic tilework?
What is Octagram?
In Islamic art, what is the symbolic representation of paradise often depicted in miniature paintings?
What is Garden?
What is the traditional Middle Eastern coffee brewing method that involves using a long-spouted pot
What is Arabic coffee (Gahwa)?
Name the world's largest mosque
What is Masjid Al-Haram?
Name the city known for its historic Quranic calligraphy, housing the famous Topkapi Museum
What is Istanbul?
In Islamic geometric patterns, what is the name of the technique where geometric shapes fit together without any gaps?
What is Tessellation?
Identify the ancient city with rock-cut architecture in Jordan, known as the "Rose City"
What is Petra?
Name the ancient trade route that connected the Mediterranean to South Asia, passing through various Islamic civilizations
What is Silk Road?
Which Islamic architectural marvel is known as the "City of a Thousand and One Nights"?
What is Marrakeh?
Which script in Arabic calligraphy is known for its flowing and cursive style?
What is Naskh?
What is the term for the repeating star-like design often found in Islamic geometric patterns?
What is Arabesque?
Name the renowned Islamic art museum located in Doha, Qatar
What is Museum of Islamic Art?
What is the term for the prayer niche indicating the direction of Mecca?
What is Mihrab?