Splendid sanctuaries: A fun quiz on the world’s grandest mosques

Questions

  1. What is the largest mosque in the world?
  2. Which mosque is known for its beautiful blue tiles and is located in Istanbul, Turkey?
  3. What is the main architectural feature of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi?
  4. Which mosque is the third holiest site?
  5. Where is the Faisal Mosque, one of the largest mosques in Pakistan, located?
  6. The Great Mosque of Samarra, known for its unique minaret, is located in which country?
  7. Which mosque is famous for its impressive mosque complex and the Al-Balawi Minaret in Cairo, Egypt?
  8. The Hassan II Mosque, which features the world’s tallest minaret, is located in which Moroccan city?
  9. What is the primary function of mosques, regardless of their size?
  10. The Great Mosque of Djenné, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is notable for being constructed primarily from what material?

Answers

  1. Great Mosque of Mecca (Masjid al-Haram)
  2.  Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)
  3. All of them
  4. Al-Aqsa Mosque
  5. Islamabad
  6. Iraq
  7. Mosque of Ibn Tulun
  8. Casablanca
  9. Prayer and worship
  10.  Adobe (earthen material)

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