The design for the Süleymaniye Mosque was based on the Hagia Sophia, built by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian 1000 years before. What political message was communicated by this?
a) that Sulieman was superior to Justinian
b) the two buildings represented the balance of power between the Ottomans and the Byzantines
c) that the Ottoman would continue the Byzantine tradition
d) Sulieman was paying his respects to Justinian and Greek Orthodox church