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Byzantine Roman Architecture Study
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Byzantine Roman Architecture Study
🏛️ Part 1: Multiple Choice
1. When was the Hagia Sophia originally built?
325-330 AD
532-537 AD
726-843 AD
1054 AD
2. What is the most famous architectural feature of the Hagia Sophia?
Flying buttresses
Massive central dome
Twin bell towers
Rose windows
3. Who commissioned the construction of the Hagia Sophia?
Emperor Constantine
Emperor Justinian I
Emperor Diocletian
Emperor Theodosius
4. Which architectural elements support the central dome? (Check all that apply)
Pendentives
Semi-domes
Massive piers
Flying buttresses
✏️ Part 2: Short Answer Questions
5. Fill in the blanks:
The Hagia Sophia's dome has a diameter of approximately _______ feet and rises _______ feet above the floor. The building combines _______ and Byzantine architectural styles.
6. Explain how the Hagia Sophia's use changed over time:
7. Describe two key differences between Roman and Byzantine architectural features you can see in the Hagia Sophia:
8. Why was the Hagia Sophia considered an engineering marvel of its time?
🎨 Part 3: Analysis Activity
9. Compare and contrast: List three similarities and three differences between the Hagia Sophia and the Roman Pantheon:
Similarities:
Differences:
10. Draw and label a simple cross-section diagram of the Hagia Sophia showing the dome, pendentives, and supporting structures:
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