THE MOSQUE OF CORDOBA

In this unit, you are going to watch a video about the Mosque of Cordoba. It is recommended that you watch the video at least three times:

 

- First viewing: try to focus on the general ideas shown in the video.

 

- Second viewing: before you watch the video, read the 10 questions of the task below:

Multiple choice and T/F questions:

1. The dimensions of the mosque are:
   1. 425 feet by 570 feet
   2. 470 feet by 525 feet
   3. 450 feet by 700 feet

2. The double arches consist of…
   1. A lower semi-circular arch and an upper horseshoe arch
   2. A lower gothic arch and an upper semi-circular arch
   3. A lower horseshoe arch and an upper semi-circular arch

3. The mosaics that adorn the mihrab are Baroque T/F

4. Before the mosque was built, there was a catholic Christian church built by the Visigoths in this site T/F

5. When the Muslims conquered Spain, the church was divided so that Moors and Hindus could pray. T/F

6. Later, the Moors bought the other half of the church to build the Great Mosque. T/F

7. In the 8th century, Granada became the capital of the Islamic Emirate. T/F

8. Cordoba was reconquered by the Christians in 1326. T/F

9. The church inside the mosque is a masterpiece of plateresque architecture. T/F

10. There are 34 christian chapels around the inside of the church. T/F

Now, you are ready to watch the video for the second time and try to answer the questions while you watch. Then, you are free to compare your answers with your colleagues.

 

- Third viewing: this time, you can activate the subtitles in order to check your answers.

 

Good luck!