hagia sophia Flashcards
1
Q
what empire eventually took over constantinople?
A
the ottoman empire
2
Q
what was the central religion of the ottomans
A
Islam
3
Q
what was hagia sophia renovated into
A
a mosque (for practicing Islam)
4
Q
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
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