- 1. Which city was chosen as the capital by the Safavids?
A) Shiraz
B) Tehran
C) Isfahan
D) Tabriz
- 2. Who was the greatest Safavid ruler known for his military conquests and cultural achievements?
A) Shah Jahan
B) Shah Abbas I
C) Shah Ismail I
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) Qizilbash
B) Turkmen
C) Mamluks
D) Seljuks
- 5. Which major body of water served as a crucial trade route for the Safavids?
A) Red Sea
B) Persian Gulf
C) Caspian Sea
D) Mediterranean Sea
- 6. Safavids implemented policies to promote the production and export of which product?
A) Iron
B) Silk
C) Furs
D) Spices
- 7. Which architectural wonder in Isfahan symbolizes the peak of Safavid art and architecture?
A) Tomb of Humayun
B) Imam Mosque
C) Chehel Sotoun
D) Persepolis
- 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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