Safavids Flashcards
1
Q
The _______’s were an Islamic group that claimed to be related to Muhammed
A
Safavids
2
Q
In the 1400’s, they became allied with the ______ branch of Islam
A
Shi’a
3
Q
Who persecuted the Shi’a for their religious views?
A
Sunnis
4
Q
What was the difference between the Sunnis and the Shi’a?
A
- Sunnis thought a military leader should lead the Islamic Religion.
- Shi’a thought a descendant of Muhammed should lead the Islamic Religion.
5
Q
Who made the empire a state of Shi’a and killed the Sunni population in Baghdad?
A
Isma’il
6
Q
The Safavids reach their height under ________
A
Shah Abbas
7
Q
What were Shah Abbas’ accomplishments?
A
- Reformed Military
- Gave Military new weapons
- Reformed Gov’t
- Brought in Artists to empire
