Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture
Which of the following best names: a structure in Istanbul originally built as a Byzantine cathedral and converted into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453?
Difficulty: Medium
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This Medium Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture question asks: Which of the following best names: a structure in Istanbul originally built as a Byzantine cathedral and converted into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453? The correct choice is B. Hagia Sophia. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Sultan Ahmed Mosque
Why not A: “Sultan Ahmed Mosque” does not fit this question. The answer is Hagia Sophia.
- B. Hagia Sophia ✓
- C. Shalimar Gardens, Lahore
Why not C: “Shalimar Gardens, Lahore” does not fit this question. The answer is Hagia Sophia.
- D. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Why not D: “Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque” does not fit this question. The answer is Hagia Sophia.
Correct answer
B. Hagia Sophia
Explanation
Hagia Sophia is the term that matches “Which of the following best names: a structure in Istanbul originally built as a Byzantine cathedral and converted into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453” (option B). Option A (Sultan Ahmed Mosque) does not fit this question. Option C (Shalimar Gardens, Lahore) does not fit this question. Option D (Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque) does not fit this question. For this Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture question, the accepted answer is Hagia Sophia.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture
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