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#AP Art History quiz over #byzantineart and #islamicart
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1
The building pictured was designed by
Justinian
Anthemius and Isidorus
Sinan
Sultan Muhammad
2
Which of the following is NOT true of this work?
It is a Byzantine icon.
Rebecca appears twice in the image.
It shows knowledge of Roman painting techniques.
It favors narration over optical realism.
3
What aspect of Christian practice helped determine the architectural design of early churches?
congregational worship
ritual secrecy in performing the Mass
fear of persecution
a hierarchy of clergy with distinct ceremonial roles
4
Identify this work
Church of San Vitale
Basilica Ulpia
Old St. Peter's Basilica
Church of Santa Sabina
5
This is a detail of what building?
Great Mosque of Cordoba
Great Mosque of Isfahan
Dome of the Rock
Mosque of Selim
6
Who was Sinan?
A Hindu painter in the Mughal court
The architect of Taj Majal
Sultan Selim's chief architect
The patron of an exquisite 16th century Shahnameh.
7
Which of the following is NOT depicted in the "Justinian mosaic" in San Vitale?
the emperor
soldiers
the bishop
a martyr
8
What is the purpose of the large gold ornamentation on this folio?
It was added later by Christians.
It is pure decoration.
It emphasizes an important verse.
It is a chapter title.
9
During the Byzantine liturgy, where were women required to sit?
The aisles
The narthex
The galleries
The nave or naos
10
Where is this work located?
Cordoba, Spain
Istanbul, Turkey
Edirne, Turkey
Granada, Spain
11
Where is this painting located?
A Byzantine church
A Christian house church
A synagogue
A Christian catacomb
12
Where is this work located?
Rome, Italy
Ravenna, Italy
Edirne, Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey
13
Which of the following is NOT depicted on the Baptistery of St. Louis?
Mongols
Mamluks
St. Louis
the artist's signature
14
Which architectural element did
not
derive from the Roman basilica?
nave
apse
transept
atrium
15
Where was Muhammad born?
Jerusalem
Mecca
Cordoba
Medina
16
What is the primary theme of the carved imagery on the Pyxis of Al-Mughira?
Islam's supremacy over Judaism and Christianity.
Mughal power
Old Testament stories
Ummayad power
17
When did the Byzantine iconoclasm begin?
7th century CE
15th century CE
5th century CE
8th century CE
18
What architectural element enabled Byzantine architects to dome a rectangular nave?
rotunda
groin vault
arcade
pendentive
19
Which of these two buildings is taller?
Hagia Sophia
Mosque of Selim
20
Which of the following is NOT true of the site of Dome of the Rock?
It was the location of Muhammad's "Night Journey"
Jesus was crucified there.
It was the site of the Sacrifice of Isaac story.
The Jewish Temple was located there.
21
Which culture produced the Dome of the Rock
Ottoman
Mughal
Ummayad
Abbasid
22
This is a detail from which work?
The Vienna Genesis
Jahangir Prefers the Company of a Sufi Shaikh to Kings
The Shanameh of Shah Tahmasp
Great Il-Khanid Shanameh
23
What is the term for the grand portals off the courtyard of the Great Mosque of Isfahan?
squinches
pendentives
iwans
muquarnas
24
When was the Kaaba originally built?
7th century CE
Sometime prior to the 7th century CE
The Kaaba does not actually exist.
It was built in the future by aliens.
25
When does Islam emerge?
9th century CE
8th century CE
10th century CE
7th century CE
26
Which "Pillar of Islam" directly influences the design of mosque architecture?
There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger.
Fasting during Ramadan
You must visit Mecca at least once in your life.
You must pray facing Mecca
27
What is the medium of this work?
marble
silver
ivory
ceramic
28
Which is NOT true of this work?
It shows knowledge of Roman painting.
It was used in prayer.
It destroyed in the iconoclasm.
It was created by a monk.
29
Which of the following is NOT true of the Taj Mahal?
It is made of white marble.
It is asymmetrical in design.
It is a tomb.
Its design shows Byzantine influence.
30
This work depicts a scene from
The Koran
The Book of Genesis
The Christian New Testament
The Haggadah
31
Which of the following is NOT true of this work?
It shows East Asian influence.
It shows European influence.
It depicts a historical event.
It is the earliest known illustrated Shanameh
