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La Alhambra: Moorish Architecture in Andalucía, Spain

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La Alhambra: Design & Architecture Detailed Guide ( Granada, Spain - Tour)

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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

The philosophical works of ancient Greece.

All of the above.

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

A place to entertain guests

All of the above

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

Geometric patterns

Vegetal patterns

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?