Suleymaniye Mosque (Istanbul, Turkey — 1557) — Questions and answers

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What did Mimar Sinan use inside the mosque's lamps to keep spiders away?

Choices

  1. Honeycombs
  2. Ostrich eggs ✓
  3. Small bells
  4. Sweet perfumes

Answer: Ostrich eggs

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Which building in Istanbul greatly inspired Sinan's dreams of becoming an architect?

Choices

  1. The Blue Mosque
  2. The Hagia Sophia ✓
  3. The Topkapi Palace
  4. The Grand Bazaar

Answer: The Hagia Sophia

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Who ordered Sinan to build a grand mosque to show the glory of the Ottoman Empire?

Choices

  1. A fellow soldier
  2. Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent ✓
  3. An apprentice
  4. A Janissary commander

Answer: Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent

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What was one big problem with the ground where Sinan chose to build the mosque?

Choices

  1. It was too close to the sea.
  2. The ground was uneven. ✓
  3. It was too windy.
  4. There were too many trees.

Answer: The ground was uneven.

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What two subjects did Sinan use his knowledge of to build the mosque's magnificent dome?

Choices

  1. Painting and sculpting
  2. Music and poetry
  3. Geometry and physics ✓
  4. Cooking and gardening

Answer: Geometry and physics

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Why did Sinan make sure the mosque's acoustics were so good?

Choices

  1. So people could sing very loudly.
  2. To make sure the Imam's voice could be heard clearly everywhere. ✓
  3. To scare away birds.
  4. To make the mosque a very quiet place.

Answer: To make sure the Imam's voice could be heard clearly everywhere.

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What does the Süleymaniye Mosque continue to do for people around the world today?

Choices

  1. It continues to fall apart.
  2. It continues to inspire architects and artists. ✓
  3. It continues to be empty.
  4. It continues to move to new locations.

Answer: It continues to inspire architects and artists.

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