Question

section quiz 15 - 2
directions: matching match each item in column a with an item in column b.
write the correct letters in the blanks. (10 points each)
column a

1. persian king
2. islamic group to which the safavids belonged
3. conformity to traditional religious beliefs
4. political disorder
5. type of carpets highly prized in the west

column b
a. shiite
b. religious orthodoxy
c. anarchy
d. persian
e. shah
directions: multiple choice in the blank, write the letter of the choice that best
completes the statement or answers the question. (10 points each)

1. the shiites believed that the shah was

a. divine. c. a servant of the nobles.
b. a direct successor of muhammad. d. immortal.

1. safavid shahs did all of the following except

a. follow roman laws. c. seize landed estates.
b. be more available to their subjects. d. appoint officials based on merit.

1. trade goods in the safavid empire were carried on a road system

that was
a. traveled by ox - cart. c. in excellent condition.
b. made of brick. d. fairly safe and enhanced with
rest stops.

1. paintings by riza - i - abbasi were characterized by all of the following

except
a. simple subjects. c. flowing movements.
b. soft colors. d. religious themes.

1. isfahan, shah abbas’s capital featured

a. a central mosque. c. a central lake.
b. a central polo ground. d. a central pyramid.

Explanation:

1. "Shah" is the Persian word for king.
2. The Safavids were a Shiite dynasty.
3. Religious orthodoxy means conformity to traditional religious beliefs.
4. Anarchy is political disorder.
5. Persian carpets were highly prized in the West.
6. Shiites believed the shah had a divine connection.
7. Safavid shahs did not follow Roman laws.
8. The Safavid road system was fairly safe with rest stops.
9. Riza - i - Abbasi's paintings did not have religious themes.
10. Isfahan had a central polo ground.

Answer:

1. E
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. D
6. A
7. A
8. D
9. D
10. B