Question

17.5 the arabic language

1. for muslims, arabic was the language of __________. (fill in the blank)

a. learning
b. commerce
c. government
d. religion

1. arabic was not the language of trade and government. (true or false)

a. true
b. false
17.6 islamic architectural styles

1. al - saheli built __________ houses out of brick and with flat roofs. (fill in the blank)

a. square
b. mud
c. rectangular
d. triangular
17.7 islamic decorative arts

1. what patterns are an important element in islamic art? (circle/highlight best answer)

a. calligraphy
b. scientific
c. geometric
d. arabic

Explanation:

1. Arabic is the language of the Quran and Islamic religious practices, so it is central to Muslims' religion.
2. Arabic was widely used for trade and government in Islamic empires, so the statement is false.
3. Al-Saheli, associated with Islamic architectural influences in West Africa, built rectangular brick houses with flat roofs.
4. Geometric patterns are a defining and important element in Islamic decorative arts, reflecting mathematical precision and religious principles.

Answer:

1. d. Religion
2. b. False
3. c. Rectangular
4. c. Geometric