Safavids

Question 1

The _______’s were an Islamic group that claimed to be related to Muhammed

Answer 1

Safavids

Question 2

In the 1400’s, they became allied with the ______ branch of Islam

Answer 2

Shi’a

Question 3

Who persecuted the Shi’a for their religious views?

Answer 3

Sunnis

Question 4

What was the difference between the Sunnis and the Shi’a?

Answer 4

• Sunnis thought a military leader should lead the Islamic Religion.
• Shi’a thought a descendant of Muhammed should lead the Islamic Religion.

Question 5

Who made the empire a state of Shi’a and killed the Sunni population in Baghdad?

Answer 5

Isma’il

Question 6

The Safavids reach their height under ________

Answer 6

Shah Abbas

Question 7

What were Shah Abbas’ accomplishments?

Answer 7

• Reformed Military
• Gave Military new weapons
• Reformed Gov’t
• Brought in Artists to empire