What religious concern led many Islamic artists to avoid creating images of people and animals in their work?

A belief that only religious leaders should be painted

A rule against using expensive materials like gold

A desire to prevent the worship of images as idols

A focus on honoring military leaders over common people

What was the primary function of a mosque in a Muslim city?

A central marketplace for merchants to trade goods

A private residence for the city's ruler and his family

A house of worship that could also serve as a school

A fortified building used mainly for military defense

Large domes and decorative geometric patterns

Simple wood-frame construction with few windows

Lifelike statues of religious figures and important historical leaders

Thatched roofs and plain, undecorated exterior walls

Portraits of rulers and realistic battle scenes

Simple clay pots with no surface decoration

Sculptures of animals and mythological gods

Complex geometric patterns, floral designs, and elegant calligraphy