The pyxis of al-Mughira is most similar in content to which of the following?

Basin (Baptistère de St. Louis)

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Bamiyan Buddhas that reflect influence of other artistic traditions?

B Realistically draping folds of the robes, influenced by Hellenistic Greek

Over the centuries, a wide courtyard was built around the Kaaba in order to

allow large crowds of pilgrims to perform circumambulation

The image shown, the Great Mosque at Isfahan, shows which of the common elements at a mosque?

calligraphy, minbar, and mihrab

The Kaaba proved influential on later Islamic architecture because it

serves as the orientation for the qibla wall in all mosques

The Treasury of Petra in Jordan reflects the influence of other artistic traditions:

Corinthian columns within the facade

The materials used in the production of this suggest...

the wealth of the patron and dignity of the text.

When DoR was constructed, Muslim practitioners were meant to recognize the triumph of Islam through:

Its symbolic location at a sacred religious site

When designing the Ardabil Carpet, in consideration of the fact that it would be displayed in a sacred space, the artist

included a large central medallion that supports two lamps

On the Qur’an page, the additional marks aid in doing what?

visually assist with the readability and oral recitation

The exterior decoration of the Treasury at Petra attests to the manner in which Nabataean architects were influenced by

rich ornamentation of Hellenistic architecture

Which of the following is generally accepted as the reason why the Dome of the Rock was centered around the rock?

To highlightthe place from which Muhammad began his night journey

For a person standing outside of the Great Mosque of Isfahan, the dominant visual element of the mosque is

the pair of cylindrical minarets that indicate the direction of prayer

The themes depicted in this illustrated Shahnama are:

political power and intercultural exchange.

The Ardabil Carpet’s rich, decorative patterning reflects the influence of Islam on Persian artistic tradition by

excluding figural representations of animals or humans

The name of this piece comes from...

the town where it was produced.

In Bahram Gur Fights the Karg, techniques/motifs borrowed from traditional Chinese sources were incorporated to create

new style of illumination that combines elements from various traditions

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1
Ornamentation on the surfaces of Islamic religious architecture often includes
calligraphic panels
historical scenes
mythological characters
figures of religious leaders
2
The Qu'ran folio page is closest in function to what other piece?
Rottgen Pieta
Lindisfarne Gospel
lukasa
Ardabil Carpet
3
The pyxis of al-Mughira is most similar in content to which of the following?
Bahram Gur Fights the Karg
Ardabil Carpet
Basin (Baptistère de St. Louis)
The Court of Gayumars
4
Characteristic of Ottoman architecture, this structure has stacked domes and pencil minarets.
the Mosque of Selim II
the Kaaba
the Great Mosque at Isfahan
the Great Mosque at Córdoba
5
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Bamiyan Buddhas that reflect influence of other artistic traditions?
Columnar folds of the robes that create an elongated appearance
Garments that are belted at the waist, influenced by Old Kingdom Egypt
B Realistically draping folds of the robes, influenced by Hellenistic Greek
Robes painted in complementary colors, influenced by Early Christians
6
Which of the following is the most sacred site of Islam?
the Kaaba
Dome of the Rock
Great Mosque at Isfahan
Folio from a Qur'an
7
Over the centuries, a wide courtyard was built around the Kaaba in order to
provide a large open space for burying the faithful
allow large crowds of pilgrims to perform circumambulation
separate the crowds of ordinary worshipers from clerics visiting the shrine
provide space for chapels dedicated to important saints
8
Known as a patron of the arts, this man commissioned the production of this Shahnama.
Shah Tahmasp
Selim II
al-Mughira
Muhammad ibn al-Zain
9
The image shown, the Great Mosque at Isfahan, shows which of the common elements at a mosque?
muqarna, qibla wall, and minbar
calligraphy, minbar, and mihrab
calligraphy, minaret, and mihrab
muqarna, columns, and mihrab
10
The Kaaba proved influential on later Islamic architecture because it
replicates the house of the Prophet Muhammad at Medina
inspired the enclosed cubic interiors of all mosques
serves as the orientation for the qibla wall in all mosques
exemplifies a hypostyle hall
11
When was this built?
691-692 CE
250 CE
570 CE
622-630 CE
12
The combination of vegetal and figural forms in the Basin reflects the distinction drawn in Islamic culture between
oral and written history
luxury and everyday contexts
people of different social classes
religious and secular law
13
The image shown is the plan of...
the Great Mosque at Córdoba
the Great Mosque at Isfahan
the Mosque of Selim II
the Alhambra
14
The Treasury of Petra in Jordan reflects the influence of other artistic traditions:
a band of Egyptian-influenced wall paintings
Corinthian columns within the facade
vegetal relief sculpture flanking the doorway
an arcade in the Imperial Roman style
15
The materials used in the production of this suggest...
the significance of the recitation on this page.
the wealth of the patron and dignity of the text.
its use by common worshippers.
the size of the workshop used in its production.
16
When DoR was constructed, Muslim practitioners were meant to recognize the triumph of Islam through:
Its Qur’anic frieze that is visible throughout the city
Its integrated position in a bustling city center
Its symbolic location at a sacred religious site
Its concentric aisles that allow circumambulation
17
The mosque shown is...
Mosque of Selim II
Great Mosque at Córdoba
the Kaaba
Great Mosque at Isfahan
18
When designing the Ardabil Carpet, in consideration of the fact that it would be displayed in a sacred space, the artist
included a large central medallion that supports two lamps
included a field of small rectangular shapes that symbolize individuals
included groups of dancing figures playing musical instruments
included a golden background in order to indicate spirituality
19
The destruction of images for political or religious reasons is known as
iconography
iconoclasm
syncretism
symbolism
20
On the Qur’an page, the additional marks aid in doing what?
indicate ownership of the document as it was passed down
visually assist with the readability and oral recitation
indicate the patron’s wealth through the use of expensive and rare colored
serve as design elements that contrast with horizontal/ vertical lines
21
The ornate exterior and interior surface treatments of the Dome of the Rock link to earlier examples of
Early Christian patterned brickwork
Greco-Roman sculptural reliefs
Persian carpet arabesque patterns
Byzantine mosaic design
22
This was produced in...
968 CE
1525 CE
1350 CE
785 CE
23
The exterior decoration of the Treasury at Petra attests to the manner in which Nabataean architects were influenced by
hybrid animal forms that guarded Assyrian citadels
monumental entrances of New Kingdom Egyptian temples
advanced engineering of imperial Persian architecture
rich ornamentation of Hellenistic architecture
24
When was this produced?
1330-1340 CE
1230-1240 CE
1522-1525 CE
8th-9th century CE
25
This folio from an 8th or 9th century Qur'an...
was likely commissioned by a wealthy patron.
is written in Kufic script.
All of the above
is read from right to left.
26
Which of the following is revered by Islam, Christianity, and Judaism?
Basin (Baptistère de St. Louis)
the Kaaba
the Alhambra
Dome of the Rock
27
Which does NOT show an influence from cultures other than those where Islam predominates?
the Mosque of Selim II
the Great Mosque at Isfahan
Dome of the Rock
the Great Mosque at Córdoba
28
Which of the following is generally accepted as the reason why the Dome of the Rock was centered around the rock?
To acknowledge the importance of the rock in the Jewish and Christian
To symbolically convey the meaning that Muhammad’s teachings are the “rock”
To highlightthe place from which Muhammad began his night journey
To remind worshipers to strive for humility and simplicity
29
For a person standing outside of the Great Mosque of Isfahan, the dominant visual element of the mosque is
the pair of cylindrical minarets that indicate the direction of prayer
an open-air courtyard with a large fountain rising from the middle
the pathway through a chahar bagh garden that leads to the mosque
a monumental gate that is ornamented with calligraphy from the Qur’an
30
The themes depicted in this illustrated Shahnama are:
political power and intercultural exchange.
defeat of Chinese by the Mongols and religious tolerance.
Asian influences and Christian tolerance.
Islamic tolerance of Christianity and political power.
31
This structure was erected by...
the Umayyad dynasty
the Nasrid dynasty
the Ottoman Empire
Abbasid dynasty.
32
The image shown is:
the Mosque of Selim II
the Great Mosque at Córdoba
the Dome of the Rock
The Alhambra
33
The piece shown demonstrates western influence in its...
Context
Form
Content
Function
34
Which of the following did NOT undergo a change in its meaning over time?
Bahram Gur Fights the Karg
Basin (Baptistère de St. Louis)
Dome of the Rock
Great Mosque at Córdoba
35
The Ardabil Carpet’s rich, decorative patterning reflects the influence of Islam on Persian artistic tradition by
incorporating calligraphic passages from the Qur’an
dividing motifs evenly into four horizontal design registers
D including embroidery that features gold-wrapped threads
excluding figural representations of animals or humans
36
When was this produced?
8th-9th century CE
691-692 CE
1522-1525 CE
1330-1340 CE
37
The name of this piece comes from...
its intended recipient.
its patron.
the town where it was produced.
the dynasty under which it was produced.
38
An octagonal dome resting on a square is made possible by this architectural feature...
ashlar masonry
corbel arch
squinches
massive piers
39
The Islamic context of this piece is it was the place where Muhammad went on his Night Journey
Great Mosque at Isfahan
the Kaaba
Dome of the Rock
Masjid al-Haram (Sacred Mosque)
40
The artist of this piece was...
Sultan Muhammad
Sinan
Muhammad ibn al-Zain
Maqsud of Kashan
41
The Ardabil Carpet is typical of Islamic art in its use of...
all of the above
geometric motifs and arabesques.
carefully crafted symmetry.
the lack of figural imagery for sacred work.
42
In Bahram Gur Fights the Karg, techniques/motifs borrowed from traditional Chinese sources were incorporated to create
sense of the harmony believed to exist between humankind and the landscape
version of the ukiyo-e style that dominated popular art at the time
new style of illumination that combines elements from various traditions
link between the new Mongol Dynasty and Persia’s long-lasting culture

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