Because of its connection with the act of prayer, ________ became ...

[HudsonKB16]

Because of its connection with the act of prayer, ________ became the most highly regarded art in the Islamic world.
 
  A. sculpture
  B. calligraphy
  C. architecture
  D. painting
  E. textiles

Question 2

________, used to mark the entry to a reception hall in royal palaces, was adapted by Persian architects in the design of mosques.
 
  A. An apse
  B. A minaret
  C. A qibla
  D. A muqarnas
  E. An iwan

[durant1234]

Answer to Question 1

B
Calligraphy added a linear design element to the decorative styles of Islamic book art.

Answer to Question 2

E
The addition of a courtyard created a four-iwan plan, which became standard in mosque architecture.

[HudsonKB16]

Excellent

[billybob123]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it