Matric Notes Class 9th English Book Exercise Chapter 7 Sultan Ahmad Mosque Comprehension Short Question Box Questions

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Comprehension

A. Answer the following questions.

Q1. Why is Sultan Ahmad Masjid also known as Blue Masjid?

Ans. Sultan Ahmad Masjid is also known as Blue Masjid because of its blue tiles that embellish its interior.

Q2. Who was appointed as the architect of masjid?

Ans. Sedefhar Mehmad Agha was appointed the architect of the masjid.

Q3. Why was a heavy iron chain hung at the entrance of the court?

Ans. The chain was hung there, so that the Sultan had to lower his head every time he entered the court in order not to get hit and so as the symbolic gesture, to ensure the humility of the ruler in the face of the divine.

Q4. How does the interior of the masjid look?

Ans. The interior of the masjid at the lower and gallery level is very attractive. Different designs of tulip, flowers, fruit and cypresses make interior extremely appealing and eye catching.

Q5. Why do you think Madrassah and hospice was part of the masjid?

Ans. Madrassah and hospice was part of the mosque because:

• It was a custom of the time that a masjid comprised a madrassah and hospice.
• There were no proper schools for formal education so madrassah was a part of the masjid.
• Hospice was there for Imam and his guests.

Q6. Who constructed Masjid Sophia?

Ans. The Sultan of the Ottoman Empire Mehmed II constructed Masjid Sophia.

Box / Additional Questions

Q1. Who Started the construction of Blue Masjid?

Ans. The construction of Blue Masjid as started during the rule of Sultan Ahmad.

Q2. In whose reign was the construction completed?

Ans. The construction was completed in the reign of Mustafa-I.

Q3. For what purpose does a heavy iron chain hang there?

Ans. The chain was hung there, so that the Sultan had to lower his head every time he entered the court in order not to get hit and so as the symbolic gesture, to ensure the humility of the ruler in the face of the divine.

Q4. Where is royal room situated?

Ans. The royal room is situated at the south east corner of the masjid.

Q5. What is one of the most impressive monuments of the world?

Ans. The Sultan Ahmad Masjid is one of the most impressive monuments of the world.

Q6. When was the opening ceremony of the masjid held?

Ans. The opening ceremony of the masjid held in 1616.

Q7. Why was a separate royal room attached to the masjid?

Ans. A separate royal room was attached to the masjid to discuss state affairs and to hear the complaints of the common people.