The Safavid and Mughal Empires Quiz

Which dynasty became rivals of the Sunni Ottomans?

• The Persians

• The Ottomans

• The Mughals

• The Safavids

Who united the Persian kingdoms into an independent state in 1501?

• Ismail

• Babur

• Akbar the Great

• Shah Abbas I

Which empire developed a strong economy due to its location at the center of international trade routes?

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Safavid Empire

• The Mughal Empire

• The Persian Empire

Which city did the Safavids make into one of the most magnificent cities in the world?

• Esfahan

• Delhi

• Istanbul

• Tehran

What did the Safavids actively spread?

• Buddhism

• Shi'ite Islam

• Christianity

• Sunni Islam

Who laid the foundation of the Mughal Empire by invading India?

• Ismail

• Babur

• Akbar the Great

• Shah Jahan

Who led Muslim India to a brilliant golden age?

• Shah Jahan

• Akbar the Great

• Babur

• Ismail

Who commissioned the Taj Mahal in memory of his beloved wife?

• Shah Jahan

• Akbar the Great

• Ismail

• Babur

What did Shah Jahan collect and export to Europe?

• Tea

• Precious jewels

• Silk

• Spices

Who sent the last Mughal ruler into exile?

• The British

• The Persians

• The Ottomans

• The Safavids