Hagia Sophia
History
Walls of Constantinople
100

What was the original function of the Hagia Sophia?

A Church

100

Who founded moved the Roman capital to Constantinople?

Emperor Constantine

100

What connected the towers?


Curtain walls

200

What is the Hagia Sophia currently used for?

A Mosque

200

Who conquered the Byzantines?

The Ottomans

200

When were the Walls of Constantinople mainly built

Early 5th century

300

What are the windows at the base of the dome called?

Ring of Light

300

When were the Byzantine's Conquered?

1453

300

What was the main purpose of the walls

To protect the city

400

What are the triangular supports that hold up the dome called?

Pendentives

400

What Empire did the Byzantine Empire originally break away from?

The Roman Empire

400

Which wall was taller and stronger

The inner wall

500

Which Emperor was the Hagia Sophia Built under?

Emperor Justinian

500

Why did Emperor Constantine move the capital to Constantinople?

Its strategic location
500

Which Emperor were the Walls of Constantinople built under?

Emperor Theodosius II