Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture
Identify the correct term described as: one of the oldest and largest mosques in the world, built in the early eighth century in Damascus, Syria.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture question asks: Identify the correct term described as: one of the oldest and largest mosques in the world, built in the early eighth century in Damascus, Syria. The correct choice is C. Umayyad Mosque of Damascus. 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. Great Mosque of Cordoba
Why not A: “Great Mosque of Cordoba” does not fit this question. The answer is Umayyad Mosque of Damascus.
- B. Masjid al-Qiblatain
Why not B: “Masjid al-Qiblatain” does not fit this question. The answer is Umayyad Mosque of Damascus.
- C. Umayyad Mosque of Damascus ✓
- D. Shalimar Gardens, Lahore
Why not D: “Shalimar Gardens, Lahore” does not fit this question. The answer is Umayyad Mosque of Damascus.
Correct answer
C. Umayyad Mosque of Damascus
Explanation
Umayyad Mosque of Damascus (option C) is the accepted answer to “Identify the correct term described as: one of the oldest and largest mosques in the world, built in the early eighth century in Damascus, Syria.”. Option A (Great Mosque of Cordoba) does not fit this question. Option B (Masjid al-Qiblatain) does not fit this question. Option D (Shalimar Gardens, Lahore) does not fit this question. For this Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture question, the accepted answer is Umayyad Mosque of Damascus.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture
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