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