Hagia Sophia

Byzantine architects used domes in their work to represent

• The "dome" of the world

• The "dome" of the east

• The "dome" of heaven

• The "dome" of life

Who was the emperor responsible for building the Hagia Sophia?

• Justinian

• Theodosius

• Augustus

• Constantine

What architectural feature supports the dome of Hagia Sophia?

• Flying buttresses

• Pendentives

• Corinthian columns

• Gothic arches

What was the original function of the Hagia Sophia?

• A museum

• A palace

• A mosque

• A Christian church

What is the significance of light in the design of Hagia Sophia?

• It symbolizes the emperor's power

• It represents the unity of heaven and earth

• It highlights the architectural structure

• It was used to create warmth

What was the Hagia Sophia converted into after the Ottoman conquest?

• A mosque

• A fortress

• A museum

• A library

What happened to the original Christian furnishings of Hagia Sophia?

• They were preserved in a museum

• They were sold to collectors

• They were destroyed in a fire

• They were taken by Western European Christians

What is the architectural style of the Hagia Sophia?

• A) Gothic

• B) Romanesque

• C) Byzantine

• D) Baroque

Which empire was responsible for the construction of the Hagia Sophia?

• A) Ottoman Empire

• B) Byzantine Empire

• C) Roman Empire

• D) Persian Empire

What is the meaning of 'Hagia Sophia'?

• A) Holy Wisdom

• B) Divine Light

• C) Sacred Peace

• D) Eternal Glory