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La Alhambra: Moorish Architecture in AndalucĂa, Spain
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La Alhambra: Design & Architecture Detailed Guide ( Granada, Spain - Tour)
Question 1
1.
In 711 AD, the Moors invaded Spain. Where were they from?
Portugal
Northern Africa
France
Italy
Question 2
2.
The Islamic Moors were well-read in which of the following areas?
Art
Medicine
Engineering
Question 3
3.
The Moors that ruled Spain forced Jews and Christians who lived in Spain to convert to Islam.
True
False
Question 4
4.
How far in advance should you book ahead if you want to visit "La Alhambra"?
An hour in advance
A day in advance
A week in advance
Weeks or months in advance
Question 5
5.
How many people visit "La Alhambra" annually?
Over 5 million people
Over 20 million people
Over 60 million people
Over 100 million people
Question 6
6.
In the XIV century, Yusuf I and his son Mohammed V used the Nasrid palaces for what purposes?
A place for business
A place of residence
A place for ceremonies
Question 7
7.
In the decorations on the walls, it was customary to include all of the following except:
Calligraphy
Imagery of living creatures
Religious phrases
Question 8
8.
What are tessellations?
Question 9
9.
What do the intricate geometric patterns of the tessellations represent?
Question 10
10.
What was the original name of "The Hall of the Boat"?
The Hall of the Arca
The Hall of the Blessing
The Hall of Intricacies
Question 11
11.
How did the Sultan try to amaze his visitors?
He ordered his architects to construct the most difficult labyrinth (maze) ever created.
He ordered his architects to adorn the palace with the most elaborate designs possible.
He ordered his architects to create statues of creatures and the most well-known philosophers.
Question 12
12.
What is the functional purpose of the long pool in the Myrtles Court?
Question 13
13.
In the Palace of the Lions, the galleries of columns are similar to the _________________ found in Christian churches.
Question 14
14.
The mocarabes are similar to ____________________ work because it is similar to rock formations found in caves.
stalagtite
honeycomb
stalagmite
Question 15
15.
What style of architecture was Charles V's Palace constructed in?
It was constructed in the Doric style.
It was constructed in the Greek style.
It was constructed in the Renaissance style.
It was constructed in the Moorish style.
Question 16
16.
What surprised you most about "La Alhambra"? What did you learn?
The philosophical works of ancient Greece.
All of the above.
A place to entertain guests
All of the above
Geometric patterns
Vegetal patterns