Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture
What does Great Mosque of Djenne refer to?
- A. A seventeenth-century mosque in Lahore, Pakistan, celebrated for its extensive tile work
- B. The largest mud-brick building in the world, located in Djenne, Mali ✓
- C. One of the largest mosques in Pakistan, built in Lahore by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the seventeenth century
- D. One of the oldest mosques in China, notable for blending traditional Chinese architectural style with Islamic function
Correct answer
B. The largest mud-brick building in the world, located in Djenne, Mali
Explanation
'Great Mosque of Djenne' refers to the largest mud-brick building in the world, located in Djenne, Mali.