7.14 Constantinople & the Hagia Sophia

What type of building is the Hagia Sophia?

• Basilica

• Castle

• Palace

• Temple

What architectural feature does the Hagia Sophia have?

• Large domed roof

• Tall spires

• Gothic arches

• Pyramid-shaped roof

Where did the marble for the new Hagia Sophia come from?

• Turkey

• Greece

• Italy

• Egypt

Where did the bricks for the new Hagia Sophia come from?

• North Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• Middle East

What was the official religion of the Byzantines?

• Greek Orthodox

• Catholic

• Protestant

• Judaism

What role did the Hagia Sophia serve in Byzantine culture and politics?

• Central church and coronation place

• Library and university

• Government office

• Military headquarters

How long did the Hagia Sophia serve as the central church of the Byzantines?

• 900 years

• 500 years

• 1000 years

• 200 years

What is the current status of the Hagia Sophia?

• Still standing

• Destroyed

• Under renovation

• Converted into a museum

Who ordered the construction of the third Hagia Sophia?

• Justinian

• Constantine

• Theodora

• Basil