Quiz on Islamic Arts and Culture

Who was the Caliph during the time when arts and literature developed in the Islamic world?

• Abu al-Jahiz

• Badi al-Hamadhani

• Harun al-Rashid

• Ibn al-Muqaffa

What type of writing is calligraphy?

• Historical writing

• Decorative writing

• Simple text

• Mathematical writing

What was not allowed to be shown in Islamic art?

• Abstract images

• Nature

• People or animals

• Geometric shapes

What is the House of Wisdom also known as?

• Bayt al-Hikma

• Great Mosque

• Library of Baghdad

• Cultural Center

Which city was a major cultural center during the Golden Age of Islamic Civilization?

• Baghdad

• Cairo

• Damascus

• Cordoba

What type of stories did writers like Ibn al-Muqaffa and Abu al-Jahiz write?

• Scientific articles

• Travel adventures

• Poems and songs

• Fables and history

What became popular in Islamic art during the time of Harun al-Rashid?

• Portraits

• Arabesque

• Sculptures

• Photography

Where could you find calligraphy and arabesque in the Islamic world?

• In many places

• Only in mosques

• Only in books

• In private homes

What did the House of Wisdom provide for scholars?

• Travel opportunities

• Art supplies

• Rooms for study

• A place to eat

Who wrote about travel adventures and intercultural experiences?

• Abu al-Jahiz

• Harun al-Rashid

• Badi al-Hamadhani

• Ibn al-Muqaffa