Level2: More About Suleymaniye Mosque

You can notice a separated golden part in Suleymaniye mosque. What do you think was the original purpose for that place?

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Library

Prepare Turkish tea for those praying

That's where the Sultan used to pray

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The Suleymaniye complex surrounding the mosque contained many buildings making it a social center. Which of the following buildings was NOT included in the Suleymaniye complex?

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Hospital

School

Quran printing center

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Mimar Sinan was able to fix the sound problem inside the mosque by having an innovative acoustic system. Which of the following did he use to have a unique acoustic in the mosque?

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building 64 empty jars within the dome

String voice transmitters to the balconies

Sennheiser loudspeaker

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The golden writing in the center of Suleymaniye mosque is a verse from the Quran that refers to the only woman mentioned by name in the Quran. Who is that woman?

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Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus peace be upon him

Eve, the wife of Adam peace be upon him

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With more than 1 balcony in each of its 4 minarets, Suleymaniye mosque has a total of 10 balconies. What was the use of these balconies?

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To observe armies attacking the city

To perform the prayer call (Adhan) from the 10 balconies at the same time

They were added because 10 was the Sultan's lucky number

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