Safavid Empire

What was the time period of the Safavid Empire?

• 1501-1736

• 1600-1750

• 1400-1650

• 1550-1700

What units were assigned for the last homework?

• Units 3.1 & 3.2

• Units 3.3 & 3.4

• Units 3.5 & 3.6

• Units 3.7 & 3.8

What units are assigned for the next homework?

• Units 3.1 & 3.2

• Units 3.3 & 3.4

• Units 3.5 & 3.6

• Units 3.7 & 3.8

Which mountain ranges formed natural protective barriers in Persia?

• Zagros and Elburz

• Himalayas and Andes

• Rockies and Alps

• Pyrenees and Carpathians

Which branch of Islam did the first ruler of the empire, Ismail I, enforce?

• Sunni Islam

• Shia Islam

• Sufi Islam

• Ahmadiyya Islam

What does "Twelver Shia" refer to?

• Twelve principles of faith

• Twelve descendants (Imams) from Muhammad

• Twelve holy cities

• Twelve sacred texts

Which empire became a global center for Shia Muslims?

• Ottoman Empire

• Safavid Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Roman Empire

What was imported to the Safavid Empire that enhanced their military capabilities?

• Silk

• Gunpowder

• Spices

• Horses

Which two groups did the Safavid Empire successfully defend itself from?

• Mongols and Romans

• Ottomans and Uzbeks

• Greeks and Egyptians

• British and French

What significant trade route did the Safavid Empire establish parts of?

• The Spice Route

• The Silk Road

• The Amber Road

• The Incense Route