Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture
Identify the correct term described as: an Islamic shrine in Jerusalem built atop the Temple Mount in the late seventh century, known for its golden dome.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Identify the correct term described as: an Islamic shrine in Jerusalem built atop the Temple Mount in the late seventh century, known for its golden dome.”
The accepted answer is D. Dome of the Rock. Identify the correct term described as an Islamic shrine in Jerusalem built atop the Temple Mount in the late seventh century known for its golden dome is answered by Dome of the Rock option D Option A Faisal Mosque does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Dome of the Rock Option B Great Mosque of Djenne does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Dome of the Rock Remaining alternatives Alhambra fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Dome of the Rock is identified Mosques Landmarks and Islamic Architecture questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations Mosques Landmarks.
- A. Faisal Mosque
Why not A: “Faisal Mosque” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Dome of the Rock. Identify the correct term described as an Islamic shrine in Jerusalem built atop the Temple Mount in the late seventh century known for its golden dome is answered by Dome of the R
- B. Great Mosque of Djenne
Why not B: “Great Mosque of Djenne” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Dome of the Rock. Identify the correct term described as an Islamic shrine in Jerusalem built atop the Temple Mount in the late seventh century known for its golden dome is answered by Dome of the R
- C. Alhambra
Why not C: “Alhambra” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Dome of the Rock. Identify the correct term described as an Islamic shrine in Jerusalem built atop the Temple Mount in the late seventh century known for its golden dome is answered by Dome of the R
- D. Dome of the Rock ✓
Correct answer
D. Dome of the Rock
Explanation
Identify the correct term described as an Islamic shrine in Jerusalem built atop the Temple Mount in the late seventh century known for its golden dome is answered by Dome of the Rock option D Option A Faisal Mosque does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Dome of the Rock Option B Great Mosque of Djenne does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Dome of the Rock Remaining alternatives Alhambra fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Dome of the Rock is identified Mosques Landmarks and Islamic Architecture questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations Mosques Landmarks.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture
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