Safavid-Ottoman Wars

Why did the Ottoman Empire view the Safavid state as a threat?

• Because the Safavids controlled all the coastlines of the Mediterranean Sea.

• Because of the popularity of Ismail in the Ottoman Empire.

• Because they had a strong, centralized state.

• Because they were allies with European countries.

How did Ismail and Bayazid II initially refer to each other?

• As friends.

• As father and son.

• As allies.

• As rivals.

Which Ottoman ruler openly demonstrated hostility against Ismail I?

• Bayazid II

• Selim I

• Sultan Selim

• Bayezid II

Why did European countries support the Safavids against the Ottomans?

• To help the Ottomans expand their empire.

• To promote trade with the Ottomans.

• To protect Europe from Ottoman attacks.

• To conquer Safavid territories.

Which battle marked the beginning of 41 years of destructive war between the Ottomans and Safavids?

• Battle of Chaldiran

• Battle of Amasya

• Battle of Ankara

• Battle of Isfahan

What event occurred at the Battle of Chaldiran on August 23, 1514?

• An Ottoman defeat.

• Safavid control of eastern Anatolia and northern Iraq.

• An Ottoman victory.

• The signing of the Treaty of Amasya.

How did the Battle of Chaldiran impact the Ottoman-Safavid borders?

• It had no impact on the borders.

• It led to the Ottomans conquering Safavid territory.

• It fully defined the Ottoman-Safavid borders.

• It resulted in a truce between the two empires.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Chaldiran in terms of the Ottoman and Safavid armies?

• The Safavids had a more abundant, better-equipped army.

• The Ottomans and Safavids had equal numbers and equipment.

• The Ottomans had a more abundant, better-equipped army.

• Both sides suffered heavy casualties with no clear winner.

How did Ismail I escape capture during the Battle of Chaldiran?

• He was protected by a strong fortification.

• He surrendered to the Ottomans.

• He was wounded but managed to flee.

• He was captured but later released.

What impact did the Battle of Chaldiran have on the Shia-Qizilbash forces?

• It confirmed their infallibility.

• It weakened their reputation.

• It had no impact on their reputation.

• It strengthened their alliance with the Ottomans.