What does declaring it as a mosque mean? What implications might this have, regarding the Hagia Sophia’s artworks and its position as a museum? Why has the decision caused controversy? Use evidence from the article. 

The Hagia Sophia Conversion

AFTER reading “Battle over whether Turkey’s Hagia Sophia should be a mosque or museum goes to court, ” answer the following questions in 3-5 sentences each. Number each of your answers in accordance with the question. Answer in your own words and use quotes from the article when necessary. Be specific in your answers, avoid vagueness- which can result in partial credit.
1. What is the history and significance of the Hagia Sophia? Use evidence from the article.

2. What does declaring it as a mosque mean? What implications might this have, regarding the Hagia Sophia’s artworks and its position as a museum?

3. Why has the decision caused controversy? Use evidence from the article.

4. What criticism as this decision receiving? Use evidence

5. How is this decision viewed as a political move by some critics?

6. What is your stance? Do you agree that the Hagia Sophia should stand as solely a museum and why? OR do you stand by the decision to convert it back to a mosque and why? Use evidence from the article to support your answer.