Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture
Great Mosque of Kairouan is best defined as which of the following?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture question asks: Great Mosque of Kairouan is best defined as which of the following? The correct choice is A. One of the oldest mosques in North Africa, located in Kairouan, Tunisia. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. One of the oldest mosques in North Africa, located in Kairouan, Tunisia ✓
- B. A Mughal mausoleum in Agra, India, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal
Why not B: “A Mughal mausoleum in Agra, India, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal” does not fit this question. The answer is One of the oldest mosques in North Africa, located in Kairouan, Tunisia.
- C. A large mosque in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, known for its white marble domes and extensive courtyard
Why not C: “A large mosque in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, known for its white marble domes and extensive courtyard” does not fit this question. The answer is One of the oldest mosques in North Africa, located in Kairouan, Tunisia.
- D. An Islamic shrine in Jerusalem built atop the Temple Mount in the late seventh century, known for its golden dome
Why not D: “An Islamic shrine in Jerusalem built atop the Temple Mount in the late seventh century, known for its golden dome” does not fit this question. The answer is One of the oldest mosques in North Africa, located in Kairouan, Tunisia.
Correct answer
A. One of the oldest mosques in North Africa, located in Kairouan, Tunisia
Explanation
One of the oldest mosques in North Africa located in Kairouan Tunisia option A is the accepted answer to Great Mosque of Kairouan is best defined as which of the following Option B A Mughal mausoleum in Agra India built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal does not fit this question Option C A large mosque in Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates known for its white marble domes and extensive courtyard does not fit this question Option D An Islamic shrine in Jerusalem built atop the Temple Mount in the late seventh century known for its golden dome does not fit this question For this.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture
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