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