TURKEY

Question 1

Originally a Byzantine church, later converted into a mosque and now a museum, it is a UNESCO
World Heritage Site known for its
massive central dome and intricate
mosaics.

Answer 1

HAGIA SOPHIA

Question 2

A masterpiece of Ottoman architecture,
featuring five main domes, six minarets,
and eight secondary domes. Officially
known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is a
significant landmark in Istanbul, Turkey.
Constructed during the Ottoman Empire,
it showcases stunning Ottoman
architecture

Answer 2

TOPKAPI PALACE

Question 2

A massive 19th-century palace built for the Ottoman sultans, showcasing Baroque Revival and Rococo Revival styles. It served as the main administrative center of the empire until its fall in 1922.

Answer 2

Dolmabahçe Palace

Question 2

ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Answer 2

• Use of domes
• Courtyard and portico layouts
• Monumental gateways (portal design)

Question 3

COLOR PALETTE

Answer 3

• rich blues
• turquoise
• deep reds
• gold accents
• earthy terracotta
• soft neutrals

Question 3

INTERIOR FEATURES: (turkey)

Answer 3

• domes and vaulted ceiling
• Water Features
• Colorful and Intricate Textiles
• Ornate Woodwork and Furnishings
• Islamic Design

Question 4

a prominent decorative element in
Turkish interiors, often
featuring verses from the Quran

Answer 4

ISLAMIC CALLIGRAPHY

Question 5

This form of ornamented
vaulting, resembling a
series of niches or
stalactites, is commonly
used in Turkish
architecture

Answer 5

MUQARNAS

Question 6

typically depict a young, nude male with a left foot
forward, and hands at their sides.

Answer 6

KUROS SCULPTURE

Question 6

A relief cut into the rock of a temple in Hattusa, the ancient capital of the Hittites, in modern day Turkey, depicting 12 deities of the underworld. The Hittites worshipped more than 1,000 deities

Answer 6

RULING OF THE UNDERWORLD

Question 7

Private outdoor spaces with gardens or fountains

Answer 7

COURTYARD-CENTRIC DESIGN

Question 8

Shaded portico for relaxation and gatherings

Answer 8

IWAN (MASTABA)

Question 9

Used for food storage in hot climates

Answer 9

Zerzembe (Semi-Basement)

Question 10

Aligns with cultural and
religious traditions

Answer 10

South-Facing Orientation

Question 11

Limited street-facing windows and aligned doors

Answer 11

Privacy (Mahremiyat):

Question 12

Stone, wood, or mud-brick, adapted to climate

Answer 12

Local Materials

Question 13

characteristics of turkish house:

Answer 13

• open floor plans (large windows for natural light)
• outdoor living (courtyards, terraces, and gardens)