Part III: Byzantine Empire and Hagia Sophia Quiz

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