Islamic architecture began in the 7th century CE, incorporating architectural forms from the ancient Middle East and Byzantium, but also developing features to suit the religious and social needs of the society. Examples can be found throughout the Middle East, North Africa, Spain and the Indian Sub-continent. The widespread application of the pointed arch was to influence European architecture of the Medieval period. COUNT 5
QSN1 What cultures architecture inspired Islamic architecture to use pointed arch's? ANS1 European architecture QSN2 When was Islamic architecture first seen? ANS2 7th century CE QSN3 In addition to forms from the ancient Middle East, what other place's forms had an effect on Islamic architecture? ANS3 Byzantium QSN4 What other parts of the society's needs did architecture fill? ANS4 religious and social needs QSN5 What kind of arch design from Islamic architecture affected European architects? ANS5 pointed arch