Exploring the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus

What was the primary architectural purpose of the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus?

• To serve as a final design for Hagia Sophia

• To experiment with a centrally planned dome structure

• To showcase Justinian's military achievements

• To replicate the design of the Church of San Vitale

Which feature of the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus is similar to Hagia Sophia?

• The presence of Islamic inscriptions

• The 16-part faceted dome

• The combination of central and basilican plans

• The use of gold mosaics

What is a notable characteristic of the church's columns?

• They are constructed from a single piece of marble

• They are identical to those in the Church of San Vitale

• They feature deep carvings creating light and shadow contrasts

• They are made entirely of gold

Who were Saints Sergius and Bacchus, and why were they significant to Justinian?

• They were Roman soldiers martyred for their faith and appeared in a vision to save Justinian

• They were Justinian's advisors who helped him become emperor

• They were Byzantine architects who designed the church

• They were the first Christian emperors of Rome

What Islamic elements were added to the church after its conversion to a mosque?

• Stained glass windows

• A basilican plan

• A new dome structure

• A mihrab and minbar