Exam 8: Islamic Art

Where was the great royal center of book production under the Persian Timurid dynasty?

What was the name for the angular Islamic script that developed first?

Who are Muhammad,Abu Bakr,and Ali,and what was their role in the Islamic faith?

What is the name for a wall in a mosque that is oriented toward Mecca?

Which of the following is a linear design based on geometric patterns and scrolling vines?

Which was the specialized art form developed by the Ottomans to symbolize the authority of the sultan on official seals,coins,buildings,and documents?

What current political structure exists in the Islamic world after the dissolution of the great Islamic empires?

Which is an Islamic architectural decoration that appears as niche-like cells in the transition area of wall to dome,with many other decorative uses as well?

Which building particularly inspired Ottoman architects like Sinan?

In Turkey,which dynasty brought the Byzantine Empire to an end?