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Hagia Sophia cathedral built in Constantinople
Contributed by: Holland
  • 1. When was the Hagia Sophia cathedral built?
A) 1453 AD
B) 1012 AD
C) 537 AD
D) 800 AD
  • 2. What was the original purpose of the Hagia Sophia cathedral?
A) Roman Catholic cathedral
B) Mosque
C) Palace
D) Eastern Orthodox cathedral
  • 3. What architectural style is the Hagia Sophia known for?
A) Baroque
B) Byzantine
C) Gothic
D) Renaissance
  • 4. In which year did the Hagia Sophia become a mosque?
A) 1299
B) 1453
C) 1204
D) 1520
  • 5. Which empire converted Hagia Sophia into a mosque?
A) Sassanian Empire
B) Ottoman Empire
C) Roman Empire
D) Byzantine Empire
  • 6. What is the meaning of the name 'Hagia Sophia' in Greek?
A) Holy Wisdom
B) Divine Light
C) Sacred Heart
D) Eternal Peace
  • 7. What is the significance of the Hagia Sophia's dome?
A) It was painted with intricate frescoes
B) It was the largest dome in the world for centuries
C) It contained secret chambers
D) It collapsed and had to be rebuilt
  • 8. What material was originally used for the Hagia Sophia's dome?
A) Stone
B) Wood
C) Gold
D) Brick
  • 9. What is the name of the famous mosaic inside the Hagia Sophia that depicts the Virgin Mary and Child?
A) Deësis mosaic
B) The Creation mosaic
C) The Triumph of Orthodoxy mosaic
D) The Last Judgment mosaic
  • 10. How many minarets does the Hagia Sophia have?
A) 6
B) 2
C) 4
D) 1
  • 11. What year did Hagia Sophia officially become a museum?
A) 1935
B) 1963
C) 1918
D) 1948
  • 12. What does the Hagia Sophia symbolize in terms of architectural history?
A) The pinnacle of Byzantine architecture
B) A fusion of Greek and Roman styles
C) A model for Gothic cathedrals
D) The beginning of Islamic architecture
  • 13. In what year was the Hagia Sophia selected as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO?
A) 1975
B) 2005
C) 1985
D) 1995
  • 14. Who is believed to have been the lead architect of the Hagia Sophia's construction?
A) Vitruvius
B) Isidore of Miletus
C) Leon Battista Alberti
D) Michelangelo
  • 15. Hagia Sophia means 'Holy Wisdom' in which language?
A) Turkish
B) Arabic
C) Greek
D) Latin
  • 16. Which city is Hagia Sophia located in?
A) Paris
B) Istanbul
C) Rome
D) Athens
  • 17. Which empire converted Hagia Sophia into a museum in 1935?
A) Turkish Republic
B) Byzantine Empire
C) Ottoman Empire
D) Holy Roman Empire
  • 18. Hagia Sophia was once the world's largest cathedral, a title it held for nearly:
A) 500 years
B) 2,000 years
C) 100 years
D) 1,000 years
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