Islamic (Moorish) Spain

Question 1

Act of washing oneself

Answer 1

Ablution

Question 2

A kind of clay used as a building material, typically in the form of sun-dried bricks

Answer 2

Adobe

Question 3

An architectural painting or sculptural flourish or surface design pattern of geometric flourishes

Answer 3

Arabesque

Question 4

Bright multi-colored, fired tile

Answer 4

Azulejo

Question 5

A small country villa, summerhouse or social club

Answer 5

Casa

Question 6

Diminutive of casa

Answer 6

Casino

Question 7

A paved terrace attached to a house or garden

Answer 7

Chabutra

Question 8

Oriental plane tree, native from southeastern Europe to northern Iran

Answer 8

Chenar

Question 9

An arabesque tracery in medieval courts

Answer 9

Filigree

Question 10

A structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

Answer 10

Glorieta

Question 11

Muhammad’s departure from Mecca to Medina

Answer 11

Hegira

Question 12

A monotheistic faith regarded as revealed through Muhammad as the prophet of Allah

Answer 12

Islam

Question 13

Islamic sacred book

Answer 13

Koran

Question 14

Birthplace of Muhammad, and thus the holiest city for Muslims

Answer 14

Mecca

Question 15

A tall slender tower, typically part of a mosque, with a balcony from which a muezzin calls Muslims to prayer

Answer 15

Minaret

Question 16

A window or balcony with a view

Answer 16

Mirador

Question 17

The Arab founder of Islam, held by Muslims to be the chief prophet of God

Answer 17

Mohammed

Question 18

Muslim from Northern Africa (Morocco)

Answer 18

Moor

Question 19

Muslim place of worship

Answer 19

Mosque

Question 20

Follower of the religion of Islam

Answer 20

Muslim

Question 21

Paved outdoor area adjoining a house

Answer 21

Patio

Question 22

A tiny run of water generated by rainfall

Answer 22

Rill

Question 23

A narrow channel in the ground for liquid to flow through

Answer 23

Runnel