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Art Final 3
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A part of the Islamic culture is a building called a "Madrasa". This building serves the community by __essel._____. | being a theological school for the history of Islam and the interpretation of the Koran |
| The Munghal rulers were well known for governing a diverse group of people such as Hindu, Jain, Zoroastrian and even a few Christians. This level of diversity led to a high level of | tolerance |
| Arab potters in Iraq perfected a luster technique which gave the pieces of ceramic ware _______ found on the surface of the vessel | a metallic sheen |
| Islam shares some fundamental beliefs and religious history with _______ and _______ | Judaism; Christianity |
| If an artist were to attempt to recreate the living human figure, he or she would be | competing with Allah |
| Often mosques include one or more _______, which mark the building's location and are used by chanters who ascend and call the faithful to prayer. | minarets |
| The Islamic calender begins in _______ with the Hegira, Mohammed's emigration to the city of Medina. | 622 C.E. |
| The mughal ruler, Akbar, encouraged _______ in art, believing this would lead artists to a deeper respect for divine creativity. | figural representation |
| Shah Jahan commissioned this structure as a tomb for his favorite wife. | the Taj Mahal |
| The decorative qualities of Arabic scripts combine well with geometric and floral designs. These elements can be seen in a dramatic effect in | Court of Lions, Alhambra |
| A follower of the teaching of Islam is called a Muslim which translates to | "one who submits to God" |
| Some of Europe's best libraries can be found in the Muslim cities of | Cordoba and Granada |
| The word _______ is based on an ancient arabic word, masjid, which means place of prostration | mosque |
| Persian carpets are prized posessions not only for their _______ as well as spreading their design ideas. | preservation of the history of islamic arts |
| The great Mosque is complete with a _______ to mark the building's location and to allow the faithful to be called to prayer by a chanter | minaret |
| The building and location of an Islamic mosque are specific to its function because | ??? |
| According to Islamic tradition, God's first creation was | a reed pen for writing his words |
| One way in which Islamic art is unlike Western art is that it prohibits | figural art in a religious context |
| This book illustrates the most respected form of Muslim calligraphy. | Koran |
| The Taj Mahal was built for very specific purposes. Each element had a specific symbolic meaning, including the main purpose of the building itself. These include | all of the above |
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