Which landmark is associated with Islamic Spain and is located in Cordoba?

• A. Basilica of St. Philibert
• B. Mezquita Mosque and Cathedral
• C. St. Denis
• D. Old St. Peters

Answer: (B)

The main idea is recognizing a landmark that ties directly to Islamic Spain and sits in Córdoba. The Mezquita Mosque and Cathedral in Córdoba is exactly that: it began as a grand mosque in the 8th century under the Umayyads and was expanded over time, becoming one of the most important expressions of Moorish architecture with its forest of columns and distinctive horseshoe arches. After Córdoba was incorporated into Christian territory, the building was converted into a cathedral, and a Christian nave was added, creating a remarkable blend of Islamic and Christian design that speaks to the region’s history. This site remains a symbol of Córdoba and a key example of the cultural fusion that defined Al-Andalus.

The other options are not in Córdoba and do not represent Islamic Spain there. A basilica named for a French saint is in France, not Spain; Saint-Denis is a major church in Paris; Old St. Peter’s is in Rome.