1. The architectural feature that distinguishes a mosque from other buildings is: a) Minaret
b) Dome
c) Mihrab
d) Minbar
Answer: c) Mihrab
2. The direction in which a mosque’s mihrab is oriented is towards: a) Jerusalem
b) Mecca
c) Medina
d) Cairo
Answer: b) Mecca
3. The word “minaret” comes from which Arabic word? a) Madinah
b) Minara
c) Manara
d) Masjid
Answer: c) Manara
4. The function of a minaret in a mosque is to: a) House the prayer leader
b) Serve as a prayer hall
c) Call the faithful to prayer
d) Hold decorative elements
Answer: c) Call the faithful to prayer
5. The dome in mosque architecture symbolizes: a) The heavens
b) The Earth
c) Leadership
d) Worship
Answer: a) The heavens
6. The architectural style of mosques can vary greatly depending on: a) Geographic location
b) Size of the congregation
c) Ethnicity of the worshipers
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
7. The courtyard of a mosque is known as: a) Iwan
b) Sahn
c) Qibla
d) Haram
Answer: b) Sahn
8. The prayer hall in a mosque is called the: a) Minbar
b) Mihrab
c) Musalla
d) Madrasa
Answer: c) Musalla
9. The purpose of the mihrab is to: a) Store religious texts
b) Face Mecca for prayer
c) House the imam
d) Hold decorative items
Answer: b) Face Mecca for prayer
10. Which of the following is NOT a feature commonly found in mosque architecture? a) Minaret
b) Pulpit
c) Minbar
d) Altar
Answer: d) Altar
11. The architectural style of mosques in Spain was heavily influenced by: a) Byzantine architecture
b) Roman architecture
c) Moorish architecture
d) Gothic architecture
Answer: c) Moorish architecture
12. The qibla wall of a mosque indicates the direction of: a) Travel
b) Worship
c) Education
d) Pilgrimage
Answer: b) Worship
13. Which architectural feature is often adorned with intricate geometric patterns in mosque architecture? a) Dome
b) Minaret
c) Mihrab
d) Minbar
Answer: c) Mihrab
14. The architectural layout of a mosque often emphasizes: a) Individualism
b) Community
c) Isolation
d) Secularism
Answer: b) Community
15. The style of mosque architecture in Turkey is influenced by: a) Ottoman architecture
b) Persian architecture
c) Mughal architecture
d) Moorish architecture
Answer: a) Ottoman architecture
16. The Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, is an example of a mosque that was originally a: a) Church
b) Synagogue
c) Temple
d) Shrine
Answer: a) Church
17. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, is commonly known as the: a) Blue Mosque
b) Green Mosque
c) Red Mosque
d) White Mosque
Answer: a) Blue Mosque
18. The architectural element that provides natural light and ventilation in a mosque is the: a) Dome
b) Minaret
c) Atrium
d) Courtyard
Answer: a) Dome
19. The Great Mosque of Cordoba in Spain is known for its: a) Minarets
b) Domes
c) Arches
d) Mosaics
Answer: c) Arches
20. The style of mosque architecture in India is characterized by its: a) Large courtyards
b) Central domes
c) Ornate minarets
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above