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