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WorksheetsPart III: Byzantine Empire and Hagia Sophia Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 15mins
When did the Byzantine Empire begin?
330 CE
5th century CE
1453
9th century
What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
Rome
Istanbul
Athens
Constantinople
What advantage did the Byzantine Empire have over its neighbors?
Political alliances
Vast natural resources
Military strength
Technological and artistic advancements
Who was Anna Komnene?
A military general
A Byzantine emperor
A philosopher and historian
A famous artist
What event led to the fall of the Byzantine Empire?
The Crusades
The Ottoman conquest
The Nika Riots
The sack of Rome
What is the current status of Hagia Sophia?
A mosque
A church
A museum
A historical site
Who rededicated Hagia Sophia as a mosque?
Kemal Ataturk
Sultan Mehmed the Second
Justinian the First
Enrico Dandolo
What is the significance of the grand dome in Hagia Sophia?
It houses important artifacts
It is a place of worship
It represents the heavens
It is a symbol of power
What led to the damage and looting of Hagia Sophia's mosaics and icons?
The Latin Occupation
The Nika Riots
The Ottoman conquest
The Crusades
What is the current debate surrounding Hagia Sophia?
Whether to keep it as a museum
Whether to restore it as a mosque
Whether to demolish it
Whether to restore it as a church
