Fanatical Shi'ite Islam develops under Safavids of Persia
- 1. Which city was chosen as the capital by the Safavids?
A) Isfahan
B) Tabriz
C) Tehran
D) Shiraz
- 2. Who was the greatest Safavid ruler known for his military conquests and cultural achievements?
A) Shah Jahan
B) Shah Tahmasp
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) France
B) Portugal
C) Spain
D) England
- 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) Mediterranean Sea
B) Persian Gulf
C) Red Sea
D) Caspian Sea
- 6. Safavids implemented policies to promote the production and export of which product?
A) Silk
B) Furs
C) Spices
D) Iron
- 7. Which architectural wonder in Isfahan symbolizes the peak of Safavid art and architecture?
A) Persepolis
B) Chehel Sotoun
C) Imam Mosque
D) Tomb of Humayun
- 8. Which European travel writer visited Safavid Persia and wrote extensively about the society?
A) Jean Chardin
B) Ibn Battuta
C) Odoric of Pordenone
D) Marco Polo
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