Ch 18: Arts of Islam and of Africa
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
