Great Mosque of Samarra | History & Architecture - Quiz & Worksheet

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The Great Mosque of Samarra is famous because:

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1. A common feature of congregational mosques during this period was the ____.

2. The structure located just outside the walls of the Great Mosque of Samarra is called?

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

With these study tools, you'll be quizzed on what you know about the Great Mosque of Samarra in Iraq. Questions will cover topics like the reason this mosque is famous and a typical feature of congregational mosques around the time when it was built.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

Determine how much you understand about:

  • The building just outside the walls of the Great Mosque
  • A true statement about the mosque
  • Who commissioned the mosque's construction

Skills Practiced

  • Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information from the related lesson on the Great Mosque of Samarra in Iraq
  • Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer questions about why the Great Mosque is very well-known and the person who commissioned the building of the mosque
  • Information recall - access the knowledge you've gained regarding a common trait of the congregational mosques that were built during this time period

Additional Learning

Use the lesson named Great Mosque of Samarra: Architecture & Facts for further study along these points of interest:

  • Years when the Great Mosque was built and replaced
  • The Great Mosque's architectural design, including its area, aisles and gates
  • The Great Mosque as it exists today
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