The Byzantine emperor Justinian began construction of Hagia Sophia in 532 CE to
a. establish himself as superior to Constantine in building programs.
b. honor his wife, who had persuaded him not to abandon Constantinople.
c. divert attention from domestic turmoil stirred up by warring gangs.
d. pacify Constantinople’s Christians, who objected to the city’s pagan schools.
Answer: c
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