Why is Hagia Sophia significant?

A. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site with cultural and historical importance

B. It is the largest cathedral ever built in the world

C. It was the first mosque constructed during the Ottoman Empire

D. It served as the headquarters of the Byzantine military

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121.
Where is the Hagia Sophia located?
Correct Answer: D. Istanbul, Turkey
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The Hagia Sophia is located in Istanbul, Turkey.
122.
Past Paper MCQ
The Stonehenge is located in _?
Correct Answer: A. England
One-liner
Stonehenge is located in England, United Kingdom.
123.
What is the Hagia Sophia primarily known as?
Correct Answer: A. Mosque
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The Hagia Sophia is primarily known as a Mosque.
124.
Why is Hagia Sophia significant?
Correct Answer: A. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site with cultural and historical importance
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Hagia Sophia is significant because it is a UNESCO World Heritage site with cultural and historical importance.
125.
The Hagia Sophia is situated in which city?
Correct Answer: B. Istanbul
One-liner
The Hagia Sophia is situated in Istanbul, Turkey.
126.
Which famous monument sits across from the Blue Mosque in Istanbul?
Correct Answer: C. Hagia Sophia
One-liner
The famous monument that sits across from the Blue Mosque in Istanbul is Hagia Sophia.
127.
Which country reconverted Hagia Sophia museum into a mosque in 2020?
Correct Answer: B. Turkey
One-liner
In 2020, Turkey reconverted the Hagia Sophia from a museum back into a mosque.
128.
In which year was the Hagia Sophia in Turkey reconverted into a mosque?
Correct Answer: C. 2020
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The Hagia Sophia in Turkey was reconverted into a mosque in 2020.
129.
What tower is famous for its lean?
Correct Answer: C. Leaning Tower of Pisa
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The tower famous for its lean is the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
130.
Where is the leaning tower of Pisa?
Correct Answer: A. Italy
One-liner
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is located in Italy.

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