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#AP Art History Unit 4 West & Central Asia
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1
The image shown is the plan of...
the Great Mosque at Isfahan
the Alhambra
the Great Mosque at Córdoba
the Mosque of Selim II
2
Identify the artist for the image shown.
Shah Tahmasp
Madhya Pradesh
Muhammad ibn al-Zain
Maqsud of Kashan
3
This folio from a 9th century Qur'an
was likely commissioned by a wealthy patron
is written in Kufic script
is read from right to left
all of the above
4
Identify the image shown.
Ardabil carpet
Bayeux tapestry
Alhambra carpet
Merovingian rug
5
Known as a patron of the arts, this man commissioned the production of this
Shahnama
.
al-Mughira
Muhammad ibn al-Zain
Selim II
Shah Tahmasp
6
What was the function of the architecture of Petra?
Monastery
All of the above
Living quarters
Tomb
7
The image shown is a form of _________.
Rock cut sculpture
Low relief sculpture
Free standing sculpture
High relief sculpture
8
This structure was erected by
the Ottoman Empire
The Umayyad dynasty
Nasrid dynasty
Abbasid dynasty
9
What is the later function of the image shown?
washing feet
baptisms
wine container
holding food for ceremonies
10
The Basin shown is associated with _____.
Louis VI
Louis XIV
Louis XIII
Louis IV
11
What culture greatly influenced the architectural facade of the treasury?
Ancient Near East
Egyptian
Hellenistic
Roman
12
Which of the following is revered by Islam, Christianity, and Judaism?
The Kaaba
Basin (Baptistere de St. Louis)
the Alhambra
Dome of the Rock
13
True/False: This structure has
only
been used for monotheistic worship.
False
True
14
Characteristic of Ottoman architecture, this structure has stacked domes and pencil minarets.
the Great Mosque at Córdoba
the Great Mosque at Isfahan
the Kaaba
the Mosque of Selim II
15
The image shown is part of what book?
Gayumars Gospel
manuscript of the Shahnama
Muhammad's Codex
Illumination of Buddha
16
What culture influenced the image shown by using asymmetrical balance?
Persian
Islamic
African
Asian
17
What was the function of Colossal Buddhas?
show influence of India and Greece
Establish Bamiyan power
Worship along trade routes
Impress travelers
18
Identify the image shown.
Jahangir Prefering a Sufi Shaikh to Kings
The Court of Gayumas
Bharam Gur Fights the Karg
Folio from Qur'an
19
Identify the figure in the image shown.
Muhammad ibn al-Zain
Bahram Gur
Jowo Rinpoche
Gayumars from Shahnama
20
The Kaaba is located in the center of a what?
Mosque
Stadium
Stadium
Colosseum
21
The Islamic context of this piece is it was the place where Muhammad went on his Night Journey
Masjid al-Haram (Sacred Mosque)
the Kaaba
Great Mosque at Isfahan
Dome of the Rock
22
What is the function of the Ardabil carpet?
decoration for a burial place
decoration for a mosque
decoration for a home
decoration for a shrine
23
When was this manuscript produced?
1522-1525 CE
1230-1240 CE
8th-9th century CE
1330-1340 CE
24
Identify the image shown.
The Kannur
The Kanpur
The Great Mosque
The Kaaba
25
An octagonal dome resting on a square is made possible by this architectural feature...
pylons
corbel arch
ashlar masonry
squinches
26
The pyxis of al-Mughira is most similar in content to which of the following?
Bahram Gur Fights the Karg
The Court of Gayumars
Ardabil Carpet
Basin (Baptistère de St. Louis)
27
Identify the image shown?
Treasury of Petra
Treasury of Asia
Treasury of Aretas
Treasury of Hellena
28
What motifs were found inside the text?
geometric
figurative
celestial
animals
29
Identify the image shown.
Colossal Bamiyan
Colossal Constantine
Colossal Bahram
Colossal Buddha
30
The Taliban completely destroyed the colossal sculptures in an act of...
aniconicism
iconoclasm
venerated prayer to Buddha
iconography
31
What was the purpose of this manuscript
History of Tibet & rulers
History of Asia & kings
History of Persian Kings and heros
History of Iranian Royal Families
32
Identify the image shown.
Folio from a Qur'an
Dedication Page
Lindisfarne Gospels
Codex Mendoza
33
Who do Muslims believe constructed the image shown?
Cain & Abel
Abraham & Ismail
Paul & Silas
Peter & Andrew
34
The image shown is:
The Mosque of Selim II
The Great Mosque at Cordoba
Dome of the Rock
The Alhambra
35
Which of the following did NOT change in function of meaning over time?
Great Mosque at Cordoba
Basin (Baptiere de St. Louis)
Bahram Gur Fights the Karg
Dome of the Rock
36
Bonus - what famous movie was the Treasury & Great Temple part of?
Indiana Jones
Star Wars
The Mummy
Goonies
