Final Quiz Islamic art - Art Explora Academy

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 was the "Baptistry of Saint Louis", an Egyptian basin in metal, used for before arriving in France?

It was immediately placed in the Louvre Museum. It was given as a wedding present by St Louis to one of his daughters. It was used for some royal and imperial baptisms. It was used during Christian masses by the kings of France.

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What is metallic lustre?

A technique used to paint with silver A technique for decorating ceramics A technique used to decorate Miniatures Un éclairage typique des mosquées de l'empire moghol

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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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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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In a mosque, what is a Mihrab?

A niche in the wall indicating the direction of the sun A niche in the wall, indicating the direction of Mecca. The tower from the top of which the muezzin chants the call to prayer A sacred dish based on mirabelle plums

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What did contemporary Algerian artist Rachid Koraïchi seek to highlight?

The links between literature and the Islamic visual arts The influences of Islamic art on western art Links between the civilisations The beauty of his country

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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 is the particular feature of the great mosque in Damascus, Syria?

It’s the very last mosque built in Damascus. It’s the first building designed for prayer towards Mecca. It's the last religious building designed by the Umayyad. It's built entirely of solid gold.

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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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What invention is the calligrapher Yaqut famous for?

Integration of calligraphy into Islamic arts such as ceramics Printing Different styles of writing still used today The Miniature

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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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