Which of the Following Best Demonstrates Suleiman's Achievements in Istanbul

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best demonstrates Suleiman's achievements in Istanbul?

• A) Suleiman ordered the construction of Suleymaniye Mosque to be located opposite the Hagia Sophia.
• B) Suleiman destroyed Hagia Sophia, the domed Byzantine cathedral, because it symbolized Christian resistance.
• C) A larger set of law courts was built on the site of the Hippodrome.
• D) Only Muslims were allowed inside Istanbul, displaying Suleiman's commitment to an Islamic empire.

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