Final Quiz Islamic art - Art Explora Academy

How did Rashid al-Din contribute to the opening up of Iranian culture?

He organised international exhibitions at the court of the Il-khanides. He translated numerous works to make them available to the Il-khanides. He brought in academics from the entire world to the court of the il-khanides. They travelled throughout the whole world, then brought back their findings to the co

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What can be seen in this photo?

A simple winding staircase A Minbar A Minaret A Mihrab

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What sumptuous tomb was built by a Moghul emperor for his deceased wife?

The Dome of the Rock The Baptistry of Saint Louis The Grand Mosque in Damascus The Taj Mahal

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What important text from Islamic culture has been a particular source of inspiration in the West?

The fables of Kalila wa Dimna The Kalifa de Dimna fables The king’s fables The fables of the Caliph

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What can be seen on the roof of the cathedral of Pisa?

A bronze harpie A bronze griffin A copper phoenix A golden griffin

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What new name was Constantinople given after being taken by the Ottomans in 1453?

Damascus Ankara Istanbul Jerusalem

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Which family does Marjane Satrapi, film director and author of the cartoon Persepolis, come from?

The Mahal The Khan The Il-khanides The Qâdjârs

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What position did the Safavid emperor nominate Behzad to?

Head of the Royal Calligraphy Workshop Head of the royal miniature workshop Official Painter to the Emperor The Emperor’s Head Chef

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Who or what were the rock crystal Fatimid ewers for pouring out water designed for?

At the royal tables The treasuries of European churches The Caliphs of the local dynasty Members of European royalty

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Thanks to historian of the Safavid era, Qazi Ahmed …

The Book of Kings circulated throughout the world and is extremely well-known today. The differents styles of calligraphy are well-known. The names of the Persian miniature masters are well known. The illustrators of the Book of Kings are all perfectly credited.

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Faces at a three-quarter angle, slightly stiff postures and a wealth of details are features of …

Hieroglyphics. Characters from Marjane Satrapi’s cartoon. Portraits under the reign of the Qajars. The characters in Behzad miniatures.

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Minaret, mihrab, minbar and prayer room are …

The architectural features found in the first mosques to be built Decorative elements The architectural features characteristic of Iranian mosques Architectural features that can be found in many mosques

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