Module 6: Early and Medieval Islam

Question 1

What is significant about the Great Mosque of Córdoba?
a. It has been converted into a church
b. It does not have any minarets
c. It marks the birthplace of Prophet Muhammad
d. It was built by the Nasrid dynasty

Answer 1

a. It has been converted into a church

Question 2

Why are there no human figures in art of mosques?
a. HIumans are believed to be sinners and therefore unsuitable for representation
b. It is prohibited in the Qur’an
c. Human figures are seen as holy and thereby impossible to represent
d. Islamic artists preferred images of nature over humans

Answer 2

b. It is prohibited in the Qur’an

Question 3

Which of the following is false regarding the Dome of the Rock?
a. It is the most important mosque of early Islam
b. It was built by the Umayyad dynasty
c. It is believed to be the place from which Prophet Muhammad traveled to heaven
d.It is said to be where Abraham prepared to sacrifice his son, Isaac

Answer 3

a. It is the most important mosque of early Islam

Question 4

Which of the following components of a mosque must indicate the direction toward Mecca?
a. Sahn
b. Qubba
c. Mihrab
d.Minaret

Answer 4

c. Mihrab

Question 5

What is the name of this mosque?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Answer 5

The Great Mosque of Kairouan