Fanatical Shi'ite Islam develops under Safavids of Persia
- 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 Abbas I
B) Shah Tahmasp
C) Shah Jahan
D) Shah Ismail I
- 3. Which European country had diplomatic relations with the Safavids during the reign of Shah Abbas?
A) Portugal
B) Spain
C) France
D) England
- 4. Who was the powerful tribe that supported the Safavids and offered a solid power base?
A) Turkmen
B) Qizilbash
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) Silk
B) Iron
C) Spices
D) Furs
- 7. Which architectural wonder in Isfahan symbolizes the peak of Safavid art and architecture?
A) Chehel Sotoun
B) Tomb of Humayun
C) Persepolis
D) Imam Mosque
- 8. Which European travel writer visited Safavid Persia and wrote extensively about the society?
A) Marco Polo
B) Odoric of Pordenone
C) Ibn Battuta
D) Jean Chardin
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