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