Art in Focus

Chapter 13: Early Christian, Byzantine, and Islamic Art

Online Quizzes

1
Which of the following is considered one of the most impressive existing examples of Islamic architecture?
A)Mosque of Al-Mutawakkil
B)Madinat az-Zahra
C)the Mezquita
D)the Alhambra
2
In the San Vitale mosaic Justinian and Attendants, the most important figures
A)are the smallest.
B)are the largest.
C)overlap other figures.
D)are the least colorful.
3
The Hagia Sophia's dome is supported by
A)many slim columns.
B)thick concrete walls.
C)buttresses.
D)piers.
4
During Moorish rule what Spanish city was a major center of learning and art?
A)Madrid
B)Cordoba
C)Granada
D)Barcelona
5
Which of the following emperors legalized Christianity?
A)Constantine
B)Appollinare
C)Justinian
D)Charlemagne
6
Who founded the Muslim religion?
A)'Abd Allah Musawwir
B)King Boabdil
C)Muhammad
D)Muhammad V
7
The insides of mosques were decorated with
A)calligraphy.
B)idols.
C)depictions of animals.
D)portraits of Muhammad.
8
What famous building blends Roman engineering with the Greek sensitivity for carefully balanced proportions?
A)the Hagia Sophia
B)the Alhambra
C)the Mezquita
D)Sant' Apollinare in Classe
9
As the Roman Empire declined, who took the place of the emperors?
A)kings
B)popes
C)soldiers
D)feudal lords
10
Islamic book illustrations mainly depicted
A)folktales.
B)religious teachings.
C)school lessons.
D)everyday pleasures.
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