Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture
The following describes a specific term. What is it called? a medieval fortification in Cairo, Egypt, built by Salah ad-Din (Saladin).
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture question asks: The following describes a specific term. What is it called? a medieval fortification in Cairo, Egypt, built by Salah ad-Din (Saladin). The correct choice is C. Cairo Citadel. 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. Umayyad Mosque of Damascus
Why not A: “Umayyad Mosque of Damascus” does not fit this question. The answer is Cairo Citadel.
- B. Ibn Tulun Mosque
Why not B: “Ibn Tulun Mosque” does not fit this question. The answer is Cairo Citadel.
- C. Cairo Citadel ✓
- D. Great Mosque of Kairouan
Why not D: “Great Mosque of Kairouan” does not fit this question. The answer is Cairo Citadel.
Correct answer
C. Cairo Citadel
Explanation
Cairo Citadel (option C) is the accepted answer to “The following describes a specific term. What is it called? a medieval fortification in Cairo, Egypt, built by Salah ad-Din (Saladin).”. Option A (Umayyad Mosque of Damascus) does not fit this question. Option B (Ibn Tulun Mosque) does not fit this question. Option D (Great Mosque of Kairouan) does not fit this question. For this Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture question, the accepted answer is Cairo Citadel.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture
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