Turkey’s Last Remaining Monument of the Ottoman Empire

Ishka Pasha Palace, a significant monument of the Ottoman Empire in Turkey, was built over generations by one family starting in 1685. It showcases a blend of architectural styles, including Armenian, Georgian, and Ottoman, with Middle Eastern features. The palace was featured on the Turkish 100 lira banknote from 2005 to 2009. Although abandoned after the fall of the Ottoman Empire, it is now a protected historical landmark.

Who initiated the construction of the Ishka Pasha Palace?

• Mehmed the Conqueror

• Kolak Abdi Pasha

• Suleiman the Magnificent

• Selim I

Which architectural styles are combined in the Ishka Pasha Palace?

• Egyptian, Greek, and Renaissance

• Persian, Mughal, and Baroque

• Armenian, Georgian, and Ottoman

• Roman, Byzantine, and Gothic

What Middle Eastern features are present in the Ishka Pasha Palace?

• Minarets and courtyards

• Arches and domes

• Mosaics and frescoes

• Gardens and fountains

On which banknote was the Ishka Pasha Palace featured?

• Turkish 500 lira

• Turkish 200 lira

• Turkish 100 lira

• Turkish 50 lira

What happened to the Ishka Pasha Palace after the fall of the Ottoman Empire?

• It was converted into a museum

• It was destroyed

• It was abandoned

• It became a royal residence