Arabic Calligraphy Quiz

What is Arabic calligraphy?

• Artistic handwriting using the Arabic alphabet

• A type of traditional dance

• A style of pottery decoration

How does the text describe calligraphy?

• as an art form that can be performed by ballet dancers

• as an art form that can be used by artists to make music

• as an art form that can be used to decorate other art forms

Click the image to read the excerpt. What conclusion can you make based on this evidence?

• Arabic calligraphy is often used to express the words in the Quran.

• The Quran was originally recorded in drawings, and then later written.

• The Quran is an artistic style that artists use to write in the Arabic language.

According to the text, how can calligraphy artists express themselves in different ways?

• Calligraphy artists can use different tones and volume when they are speaking to a large crowd.

• Calligraphy artists can use different sizes, widths, directions, colors, and styles of brushstrokes to write Arabic.

• Calligraphy artists can use different sizes, colors, and textures of paper to write Arabic on.

What is the main idea of this text?

• The use of Arabic calligraphy, a popular art form, is one of the reasons why the Taj Mahal is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

• Arabic calligraphy is an expressive and beautiful art form that is connected to the Quran and Islamic religion.

• Calligraphy is an art form that uses the English alphabet to tell stories about heroes around the world.