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