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