This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: The minaret of the Kairouan Mosque in Tunisia was modeled on: A. a gatehouse in Mecca. B. a ... (Read 39 times)

NClaborn

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 560
The minaret of the Kairouan Mosque in Tunisia was modeled on:
 
  A. a gatehouse in Mecca.
  B. a Roman lighthouse.
  C. a Byzantine church.
  D. a towering palm trunk.
  E. a passage from the Qur'an.

Question 2

The people of Kongo use containers called ________ to hold materials that aid in rituals for harnessing the powers of the dead.
 
  A. nowo
  B. minkisi
  C. muqarnas
  D. ijele
  E. iwan



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

bulacsom

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 329
Answer to Question 1

B
Some of the mosque's architectural vocabulary is based on the designs from Roman and Byzantine structures.

Answer to Question 2

B
Art in Africa often serves as an agent to bring about some desired state of affairs through contact with spirit powers.




NClaborn

  • Member
  • Posts: 560
Reply 2 on: Jun 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


sailorcrescent

  • Member
  • Posts: 334
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

Did you know?

The first successful kidney transplant was performed in 1954 and occurred in Boston. A kidney from an identical twin was transplanted into his dying brother's body and was not rejected because it did not appear foreign to his body.

Did you know?

There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.

Did you know?

Lower drug doses for elderly patients should be used first, with titrations of the dose as tolerated to prevent unwanted drug-related pharmacodynamic effects.

Did you know?

Liver spots have nothing whatsoever to do with the liver. They are a type of freckles commonly seen in older adults who have been out in the sun without sufficient sunscreen.

Did you know?

The average adult has about 21 square feet of skin.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library