Al-Azhar Mosque (Cairo, Egypt — 972) — Questions and answers
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What was Al-Azhar Mosque initially used for?
Choices
- A) A market for spices
- B) A place to hold big parties
- C) A congregational mosque ✓
- D) A zoo for exotic animals
Answer: C) A congregational mosque
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Where was Al-Mu'izz when he first dreamed of a city that would rival Baghdad?
Choices
- A) In Cairo
- B) In his palace in al-Mansuriya ✓
- C) At the Al-Azhar Mosque
- D) On a boat in the river
Answer: B) In his palace in al-Mansuriya
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What did Al-Mu'izz say would arise from the foundation he laid for the mosque?
Choices
- A) A new market and shops
- B) A new era of learning and piety ✓
- C) A big garden for flowers
- D) A tall tower for watching
Answer: B) A new era of learning and piety
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What did Al-Mu'izz declare when Al-Azhar Mosque opened its doors?
Choices
- A) "Let's all go home now!"
- B) "Let the light of knowledge illuminate every corner of Cairo!" ✓
- C) "The building is finally finished, time to relax."
- D) "This mosque is only for important people."
Answer: B) "Let the light of knowledge illuminate every corner of Cairo!"
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What did Al-Azhar eventually become besides a mosque?
Choices
- A) A big market
- B) A university ✓
- C) A museum for old art
- D) A new palace for the Caliph
Answer: B) A university
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