Safavid, Ottomans, and Mughal Empires (Gunpowder Empire)

What primarily led to the decline of the Ottoman and Safavid Empires?

• massive droughts
• incompetent leadership
• invading armies
• religious wars

What modern country descended from the Safavid Empire?

• Iran
• Iraq
• Afghanistan 
• Nepal

Which Islamic denomination were the Safavids?

• Shia

• Sunni

• Sufi

• Druze

Founder of the Safavid Empire

• Shah Ismail
• Shah Abbas
• Osman Bey
• Akbar

The dynasty that controlled Persia (Iran today) during the 1500s and 1600s

• Safavid
• Ottoman
• Mogul
• Turkic

What Trade Route went through the Safavid Empire?

• Rich Route

• Spice Route

• Silk Road

• Amber road

How did the Safavid Empire rise to power?

• Religion and Intelligence

• Land And Sea Military

• Land military and strong leadership

• Strong leadership and religion

Who stopped the Safavid forces

• Russians

• Ottomans

• Muslims

• Tabriz

What were the women’s rights like in the Safavid Empire?

• Free to do what they like

• Plenty of freedom but some restrictions

• Could do something’s

• Veiled and restricted in their movements

What was the biggest income for Safavid?

• Rice

• Trade

• Building

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