Carpet

What century was the Ardabil Carpet created?

• 15th century

• 16th century

• 17th century

• 18th century

Where was the Ardabil Carpet originally intended to be displayed?

• A royal palace in Iran

• A mosque in Tabriz

• A marketplace in Isfahan

• The tomb of Sheikh Safi al-Din in Ardabil

What is the significance of the Ardabil Shrine?

• It is a Sunni Muslim pilgrimage site.

• It is a Shi'ite Muslim pilgrimage site.

• It is a Zoroastrian fire temple.

• It is a Christian church.

The Ardabil Carpet is currently part of the collection of which museum?

• The Victoria and Albert Museum in London

• The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City

• The Louvre Museum in Paris

• The National Museum of Iran in Tehran

Who is Sheikh Safi al-Din?

• A famous Iranian architect

• A renowned poet

• The founder of the Safavid dynasty

• A Sufi saint

What materials were used to weave the Ardabil Carpet?

• Cotton and hemp

• High-quality wool and silk

• Leather and camel hair

• Linen and straw

The Ardabil Carpet is an example of what artistic tradition?

• Chinese ceramics

• Mughal miniature painting

• Safavid rug weaving

• Ottoman calligraphy