Question 1

Why is Islamic art devoid of figurative images?

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Islamic art is often devoid of figurativ...

Question 2

Under the Ottoman rulers, elaborate _______were used on coins, seals, buildings, and imperial edicts that supplemented Muslim law to denote the sultan's authority.

Accepted Answer

A)   firmans
B)   tugras
C)   tiraz
D)   barakasE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The Mina' i Bowl with Bahram Gur and Azada represents Bahram Gur's ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   interest in ancient customs
B)   establishment of new laws
C)   religious devotion
D)   prowess in love and huntingE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

How do Muslim manuscript

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Muslim manuscripts refer to texts that h...

Question 5

In the citadel of buildings in the Alhambra, the windows that frame specifically intentioned views are called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   muqarnas
B)   iwans
C)   miradors
D)   masjidsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

__________ manifested Islam's view of itself as completing and superseding Judaism and Christianity.

Accepted Answer

A)   Alhambra
B)   Dome of the Rock
C)   Mosque of Sultan Selim
D)   The Masjid-i ShahE) All of the above
F) A) and D) B

Question 7

_____________ is a blocky, angular formal script which may have developed first for carved or woven inscriptions.

Accepted Answer

A)   Minbar
B)   Tugras
C)   Kufic
D)   QiblaE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Why was the site of the Great Mosque in Cordoba so appropriate?

Accepted Answer

The site of the Great Mosque of Córdoba,...

Question 9

Early Qur'an manuscripts ______________ because they were shared by multiple readers simultaneously.

Accepted Answer

A)   had only three to five lines per
B)   tugras
C)   tiraz
D)   barakasE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

How does Islamic art synthesize a broad range of cultural traditions with its own stylistic concerns?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

The invasion of the ____________ caused a dramatic rift in the Central and Eastern Islamic world.

Accepted Answer

A)   Mongols
B)   Visigoths
C)   Crusaders
D)   UmayyadsE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

In Sultan Muhammad's The "Court of Gayumars" the king elevated above a mountaintop is surrounded by ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the prophet Muhammad and his family
B)   members of his family and court
C)   angels
D)   figures involved in various activitiesE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

The word __________ means "submission to God's will."

Accepted Answer

A)   Qur'an
B)   Islam
C)   Torah
D)   MaqamatE) None of the above
F) All of the above B

Question 14

In what way was the Mosque of Sultan Selim crowning accomplishment of the architect Sinan?

Accepted Answer

The Mosque of Sultan Selim, also known a...

Question 15

____________ appears on works in many media throughout the history of Islamic art.

Accepted Answer

A)   Blazons
B)   Tugras
C)   Calligraphy
D)   Images of holy figuresE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

How are chapter breaks indicated in early Qur'anic manuscripts, including the example in the text ?

Accepted Answer

A)   red marks placed above the dark brown script
B)   gold ornamentation around chapter titles and knoblike projections in the left-hand margin
C)   page numbers in the lower right-hand margin
D)   no breaks are necessary because readers are so familiar with the wordsE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

What material was commonly used to produce exquisite lamps, lit from within by oil and wick, for illumination in mosques?

Accepted Answer

A)   vellum
B)   glass
C)   ceramic
D)   brassE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

What decorative feature of the Minbar from the Kutubiya Mosque in Marrakesh reflects its original architectural surroundings?

Accepted Answer

A)   the stair risers representing horseshoe arches atop columns with ivory capitals and bases
B)   the wooden marquetry with strapwork in a geometric pattern
C)   the swirling vine motif carved into the wooden panels
D)   all of the aboveE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

How does the Great Mosque of Kairouan reflect the early mosque form, but with new additions?

Accepted Answer

The Great Mosque of Kairouan reflects th...

Question 20

What were tugras?

Accepted Answer

Tugras were the official seal or signatu...

Exam 9: Islamic Art

Why is Islamic art devoid of figurative images?

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Under the Ottoman rulers, elaborate _______were used on coins, seals, buildings, and imperial edicts that supplemented Muslim law to denote the sultan's authority.

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The Mina' i Bowl with Bahram Gur and Azada represents Bahram Gur's ______________.

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How do Muslim manuscript

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In the citadel of buildings in the Alhambra, the windows that frame specifically intentioned views are called __________.

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__________ manifested Islam's view of itself as completing and superseding Judaism and Christianity.

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_____________ is a blocky, angular formal script which may have developed first for carved or woven inscriptions.

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Why was the site of the Great Mosque in Cordoba so appropriate?

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Early Qur'an manuscripts ______________ because they were shared by multiple readers simultaneously.

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How does Islamic art synthesize a broad range of cultural traditions with its own stylistic concerns?

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The invasion of the ____________ caused a dramatic rift in the Central and Eastern Islamic world.

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In Sultan Muhammad's The "Court of Gayumars" the king elevated above a mountaintop is surrounded by ______________.

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The word __________ means "submission to God's will."

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In what way was the Mosque of Sultan Selim crowning accomplishment of the architect Sinan?

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____________ appears on works in many media throughout the history of Islamic art.

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How are chapter breaks indicated in early Qur'anic manuscripts, including the example in the text ?

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What material was commonly used to produce exquisite lamps, lit from within by oil and wick, for illumination in mosques?

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What decorative feature of the Minbar from the Kutubiya Mosque in Marrakesh reflects its original architectural surroundings?

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How does the Great Mosque of Kairouan reflect the early mosque form, but with new additions?

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What were tugras?

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