Arts ( Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Afghanistan, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon )

Question 1

Is renowned for its impressive collection of a wide variety of art forms.

Answer 1

India

Question 2

Made in honor of Shah Jahan’s wife, Mumtaz Mahal

Answer 2

Taj Mahal

Question 3

Is a fine example of Indian sculpture.

Answer 3

The Shrine with Four Jinas

Question 4

Is also known for its architecture.

Answer 4

India

Question 5

Are among the most renowned architectural sites. State them

Answer 5

• The Minaret of Jam
• The Great Bala Hissar Fort
• The Monumental Arch of Qal’eh-ye Bost
• The Great Mosques of Herat

Question 6

Afghans enjoy performing their national dance ______? which originated from the Pashtun tribes and which later became a Muslim dance performed by soldiers to be closer to God.

Answer 6

The Attan

Question 7

Folk music performed in the Hijaz combines song and pottery of Arab Andalusia.

Answer 7

The al-sihba

Question 8

Saudi Arabia’s national dance is the ______? An early tradition that started in Najd.

Answer 8

Ardha

Question 9

Is considered the ‘largest’ Buddhist vihara

Answer 9

The Somapura Mahavihara

Question 10

Is known for wood carving also having the ‘World’s most skilled craftsmen’

Answer 10

Maldives

Question 11

Is home to some of the finest vihara or monastic architecture.

Answer 11

Bangladesh

Question 12

Is a traditional boat that uses local coconut wood but such boats today are more commonly made of hardwood from other places.

Answer 12

Dhoni

Question 13

The most common musical instrument in Maldives is the?

Answer 13

Bodu Beru ( big drum )

Question 14

Is one of the more popular dances in Maldives

Answer 14

Bandiyaa Jehun

Question 15

In 2016, Archeologists in Israel excavated two mosaic panels that depict the story of?

Answer 15

The Parting of The Red Sea & Noah’s Ark

Question 16

Is one of the most vibrant art scenes in the world

Answer 16

Israel

Question 17

Modern styles in sculpture and painting in Israel are heavily influenced by?

Answer 17

European Art

Question 18

Is an artistic hotspot in West Asia.

Answer 18

Lebanon

Question 19

Is a pear-shaped stringed instrument, which is considered the king of Arabic musical instruments.

Answer 19

Oud

Question 20

Is a small hand drum from Lebanon

Answer 20

Tablak / Durbakke

Question 21

Is a flute from Lebanon.

Answer 21

Nay

Question 22

Is a stringed instrument from Lebanon.

Answer 22

Qanun

Question 23

Is the national dance of Lebanon

Answer 23

Dabke