Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture
The following describes a specific term. What is it called? one of the oldest and largest mosques in Cairo, Egypt, known for its distinctive spiral minaret.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture question asks: The following describes a specific term. What is it called? one of the oldest and largest mosques in Cairo, Egypt, known for its distinctive spiral minaret. The correct choice is C. Ibn Tulun Mosque. 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. Al-Azhar Mosque
Why not A: “Al-Azhar Mosque” does not fit this question. The answer is Ibn Tulun Mosque.
- B. Data Darbar
Why not B: “Data Darbar” does not fit this question. The answer is Ibn Tulun Mosque.
- C. Ibn Tulun Mosque ✓
- D. Faisal Mosque
Why not D: “Faisal Mosque” does not fit this question. The answer is Ibn Tulun Mosque.
Correct answer
C. Ibn Tulun Mosque
Explanation
Ibn Tulun Mosque (option C) is the accepted answer to “The following describes a specific term. What is it called? one of the oldest and largest mosques in Cairo, Egypt, known for its distinctive spiral minaret.”. Option A (Al-Azhar Mosque) does not fit this question. Option B (Data Darbar) does not fit this question. Option D (Faisal Mosque) does not fit this question. For this Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture question, the accepted answer is Ibn Tulun Mosque.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture
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