Question

What is the Hagia Sophia?
a. the first theater established to carry on the Greek dramatic tradition in the Byzantine Empire.
b. a church building recognized as a great architectural achievement of Justinian's reign.
c. the code of law written for the Byzantine Empire during Justinian's reign.
d. the summer home of Theodora's mother and the site of her first meeting with Justinian.

Answer 1

The Hagia Sophia is a building in Istanbul that was once a church, then a mosque and now a museum - the correct answer is  b. a church building recognized as a great architectural achievement of Justinian's reign.


The change of function of Hagia Sophia reflects the fruequent changes of power over Istanbul that happened: The Byzantine Empire, then the Ottoman Empire and now modern Turkey

Answer 2

Answer:

It was for many years the largest church in the world, filled with magnificent mosaics and frescoes.

Explanation: