1. Which of the following scripts is known for its elegant and flowing style, commonly used in Islamic calligraphy?
a) Gothic
b) Kufic
c) Roman
d) Cyrillic
Answer: b) Kufic
2. The art of calligraphy in which language historically included the use of illuminated manuscripts and was highly influential during the Middle Ages is:
a) Chinese
b) Arabic
c) Latin
d) Japanese
Answer: b) Arabic
3. Which tool is traditionally used in Western calligraphy for writing with ink and producing fine lines?
a) Brush
b) Pen nib
c) Marker
d) Stylus
Answer: b) Pen nib
4. The term “modern calligraphy” generally refers to:
a) Calligraphy that strictly follows traditional scripts and styles
b) An experimental and personal approach to calligraphy, often incorporating contemporary styles and materials
c) The revival of ancient calligraphic scripts
d) The use of calligraphy in digital fonts and typography
Answer: b) An experimental and personal approach to calligraphy, often incorporating contemporary styles and materials
5. Which script is known for its use in East Asian calligraphy and is characterized by brushstrokes and fluidity?
a) Devanagari
b) Kanji
c) Latin
d) Cyrillic
Answer: b) Kanji
6. In calligraphy, what does the term “italic” refer to?
a) A script style with an angled and slanted form
b) A technique involving the use of a pointed brush
c) A type of calligraphy ink
d) A method of decorating manuscript margins
Answer: a) A script style with an angled and slanted form
7. Which of the following calligraphic styles is associated with the early development of the Roman alphabet and was widely used in medieval manuscripts?
a) Uncial
b) Copperplate
c) Blackletter
d) Spencerian
Answer: a) Uncial
8. The “Broad-edged pen” used in calligraphy is typically associated with which type of script?
a) Copperplate
b) Italic
c) Brush Script
d) Modern Sans Serif
Answer: b) Italic
9. The traditional Chinese practice of calligraphy is closely linked with which other art forms?
a) Pottery and sculpture
b) Poetry and painting
c) Music and dance
d) Textile arts
Answer: b) Poetry and painting
10. Which historical figure is renowned for his contributions to the development and dissemination of Arabic calligraphy, particularly during the Abbasid Caliphate?
a) Ibn Khaldun
b) Al-Khwarizmi
c) Ibn Muqlah
d) Al-Razi
Answer: c) Ibn Muqlah