hagia sophia Flashcards

1
Q

what empire eventually took over constantinople?

A

the ottoman empire

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2
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what was the central religion of the ottomans

A

Islam

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3
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what was hagia sophia renovated into

A

a mosque (for practicing Islam)

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4
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what names do the panels/medallions feature on the columns in the nave?

A

allah
the prophet muhammad
the first four caliphs
the prophetś two grandsons

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5
Q

after the fall of what empire does the hagia sophiaś role in politics and religion remain a contentious one

A

the ottoman empire

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