Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture
Dome of the Rock is best defined as which of the following?
Difficulty: Medium
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This Medium Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Dome of the Rock is best defined as which of the following?”
The accepted answer is A. An Islamic shrine in Jerusalem built atop the Temple Mount in the late seventh century, known for its golden dome. Dome of the Rock is best defined as which of the following is answered by An Islamic shrine in Jerusalem built atop the Temple Mount in the late seventh century known for its golden dome option A Option B A mosque in Isfahan Iran noted for its intricate tilework built during the Safavid era does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of An Islamic shrine in Jerusalem built atop the Temple Mount in the late seventh century known for its golden dome Option C The primary residence of the Ottoman sultans in Istanbul for centuries does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of An Islamic shrine.
- A. An Islamic shrine in Jerusalem built atop the Temple Mount in the late seventh century, known for its golden dome ✓
- B. A mosque in Isfahan, Iran, noted for its intricate tilework, built during the Safavid era
Why not B: “A mosque in Isfahan, Iran, noted for its intricate tilework, built during the Safavid era” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. An Islamic shrine in Jerusalem built atop the Temple Mount in the late seventh century, known for its golden dome. Dome of the Rock is best defined as which of the following is answered by An Islamic shrine in Jerusalem built atop the Temple Mount in the late seventh century known for its golde
- C. The primary residence of the Ottoman sultans in Istanbul for centuries
Why not C: “The primary residence of the Ottoman sultans in Istanbul for centuries” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. An Islamic shrine in Jerusalem built atop the Temple Mount in the late seventh century, known for its golden dome. Dome of the Rock is best defined as which of the following is answered by An Islamic shrine in Jerusalem built atop the Temple Mount in the late seventh century known for its golde
- D. A mosque in Edirne, Turkey, designed by the architect Sinan, who considered it his masterpiece
Why not D: “A mosque in Edirne, Turkey, designed by the architect Sinan, who considered it his masterpiece” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. An Islamic shrine in Jerusalem built atop the Temple Mount in the late seventh century, known for its golden dome. Dome of the Rock is best defined as which of the following is answered by An Islamic shrine in Jerusalem built atop the Temple Mount in the late seventh century known for its golde
Correct answer
A. An Islamic shrine in Jerusalem built atop the Temple Mount in the late seventh century, known for its golden dome
Explanation
Dome of the Rock is best defined as which of the following is answered by An Islamic shrine in Jerusalem built atop the Temple Mount in the late seventh century known for its golden dome option A Option B A mosque in Isfahan Iran noted for its intricate tilework built during the Safavid era does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of An Islamic shrine in Jerusalem built atop the Temple Mount in the late seventh century known for its golden dome Option C The primary residence of the Ottoman sultans in Istanbul for centuries does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of An Islamic shrine.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture
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