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

1. safavid shahs did all of the following except

a. follow roman laws.
b. be more available to their subjects.
c. seize landed estates.
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.
b. made of brick.
c. in excellent condition.
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.
b. soft colors.
c. flowing movements.
d. religious themes.

1. isfahan, shah abbas’s capital featured

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

Explanation:

• Question 6: Shiites believed in the divine right of the shah.
• Question 7: Safavid shahs did not follow Roman laws.
• Question 8: The Safavid road system was fairly safe with rest stops.
• Question 9: Riza - i - Abbasi's paintings did not have religious themes.
• Question 10: Isfahan had a central mosque.

Answer:

1. A. divine
2. A. follow Roman laws
3. D. fairly safe and enhanced with rest stops
4. D. religious themes
5. A. a central mosque