Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture
Which of the following best describes Sultan Ahmed Mosque?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture question asks: Which of the following best describes Sultan Ahmed Mosque? The correct choice is B. A mosque in Istanbul, also known as the Blue Mosque, noted for its six minarets and blue Iznik tiles. 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. The primary residence of the Ottoman sultans in Istanbul for centuries
Why not A: “The primary residence of the Ottoman sultans in Istanbul for centuries” does not fit this question. The answer is A mosque in Istanbul, also known as the Blue Mosque, noted for its six minarets and blue Iznik tiles.
- B. A mosque in Istanbul, also known as the Blue Mosque, noted for its six minarets and blue Iznik tiles ✓
- C. A mosque in Istanbul commissioned by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and designed by the renowned Ottoman architect Sinan
Why not C: “A mosque in Istanbul commissioned by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and designed by the renowned Ottoman architect Sinan” does not fit this question. The answer is A mosque in Istanbul, also known as the Blue Mosque, noted for its six minarets and blue Iznik tiles.
- D. The largest mud-brick building in the world, located in Djenne, Mali
Why not D: “The largest mud-brick building in the world, located in Djenne, Mali” does not fit this question. The answer is A mosque in Istanbul, also known as the Blue Mosque, noted for its six minarets and blue Iznik tiles.
Correct answer
B. A mosque in Istanbul, also known as the Blue Mosque, noted for its six minarets and blue Iznik tiles
Explanation
A mosque in Istanbul also known as the Blue Mosque noted for its six minarets and blue Iznik tiles is the term that matches Which of the following best describes Sultan Ahmed Mosque option B Option A The primary residence of the Ottoman sultans in Istanbul for centuries does not fit this question Option C A mosque in Istanbul commissioned by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and designed by the renowned Ottoman architect Sinan does not fit this question Option D The largest mud-brick building in the world located in Djenne Mali does not fit this question For this Mosques Landmarks and Islamic Architecture question the accepted answer is A mosque.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture
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