Ch 18: Arts of Islam and of Africa

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What was the most highly regarded art in Islamic lands?

Calligraphy

Regardless of where they are in world, the followers of Islam face the ______ wall during prayers, which is oriented toward the city of ______.

qibla; Mecca

The Qur'an warns against the worship of idols.

Why did many mosques feature stunning geometric design patterns?

What are common media in African sculpture?

Wood Fiber Clay

The Islamic culture feels that only religious objects are deserving of praise and attention.

false

The common design elements used in the Quran and mosques were geometric patterns and stylized plant forms.

true

What does the Arabic word masjid, which is the origin of the word mosque, mean?

"Place for bowing down"

Which artistic pursuits do Islamic cultures hold in high esteem?

Book arts

Which are aspects of an African masquerade?

Costume Music Dance

Through Nubia, the rich resources of Africa such as: ebony, ivory, gold, incense, and leopard skins flowed into _______.

Egypt

How is Muhammad's emigration from the city of Mecca to the city of Medina is honored and remembered?

Known as the hihra, this marks year one of the Islamic calendar.

What was the relationship between Nubia and Kush?

Kush was the most famous Nubian kingdom.

The origin of the hijra and the origins of the first year in the Islamic calendar are marked by Muhammad's migration from the city of ________ to the city of ________.

Mecca; Medina

What characteristic is NOT associated with a mosque?

Residence of holy men and home for travelers

What images ornamented the Qur'an?

Stylized plant forms Geometric patterns

What supported Nubia which was linked by a trade networked to African lands south to the Sahara?

The Nile

Which is a possible occasion for an African masquerade?

The funeral of an important community member A communal need for spiritual guidance A young girl's initiation into adulthood

According to Islamic belief, through the angel Gabriel, God's revelations were revealed to to the Prophet Mohammad.

true


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