- 1. Which city was chosen as the capital by the Safavids?
A) Tehran
B) Isfahan
C) Tabriz
D) Shiraz
- 2. Who was the greatest Safavid ruler known for his military conquests and cultural achievements?
A) Shah Abbas I
B) Shah Ismail I
C) Shah Tahmasp
D) Shah Jahan
- 3. Which European country had diplomatic relations with the Safavids during the reign of Shah Abbas?
A) England
B) Spain
C) France
D) Portugal
- 4. Who was the powerful tribe that supported the Safavids and offered a solid power base?
A) Turkmen
B) Seljuks
C) Qizilbash
D) Mamluks
- 5. Which major body of water served as a crucial trade route for the Safavids?
A) Red Sea
B) Persian Gulf
C) Mediterranean Sea
D) Caspian Sea
- 6. Which architectural wonder in Isfahan symbolizes the peak of Safavid art and architecture?
A) Tomb of Humayun
B) Imam Mosque
C) Persepolis
D) Chehel Sotoun
- 7. Safavids implemented policies to promote the production and export of which product?
A) Spices
B) Iron
C) Silk
D) Furs
- 8. Which European travel writer visited Safavid Persia and wrote extensively about the society?
A) Ibn Battuta
B) Odoric of Pordenone
C) Jean Chardin
D) Marco Polo
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