Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture
Which term refers to a historic mosque in Spain famed for its forest of double-arched columns, built during Umayyad rule in Al-Andalus?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture question asks: Which term refers to a historic mosque in Spain famed for its forest of double-arched columns, built during Umayyad rule in Al-Andalus? The correct choice is A. Great Mosque of Cordoba. 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 ✓
- B. Koutoubia Mosque
Why not B: “Koutoubia Mosque” does not fit this question. The answer is Great Mosque of Cordoba.
- C. Topkapi Palace
Why not C: “Topkapi Palace” does not fit this question. The answer is Great Mosque of Cordoba.
- D. Hagia Sophia
Why not D: “Hagia Sophia” does not fit this question. The answer is Great Mosque of Cordoba.
Correct answer
A. Great Mosque of Cordoba
Explanation
Great Mosque of Cordoba is the term that matches “Which term refers to a historic mosque in Spain famed for its forest of double-arched columns, built during Umayyad rule in Al-Andalus” (option A). Option B (Koutoubia Mosque) does not fit this question. Option C (Topkapi Palace) does not fit this question. Option D (Hagia Sophia) does not fit this question. For this Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture question, the accepted answer is Great Mosque of Cordoba.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture
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