How Did Pendentives Help in the Construction of the Hagia

question 12

Multiple Choice

How did pendentives help in the construction of the Hagia Sophia's?

• A) They distributed the dome's weight.
• B) They formed a stable tunnel.
• C) They reinforced the foundation
• D) They sat atop the cupola.

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Median-Voter Model

A model in political science that suggests the outcome of a majority vote is most likely to represent the preferences of the median voter.

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Median-Voter Model

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