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safavid empire

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who was the founder of the safavids   safi al-Din  
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what branch of islam did the safavids align themselves with   shi'a  
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why did the safavids concentrate on building a powerful army   to protect themselves from potential enemies (ottomans, uzbect, mughal empire)  
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what is the name of the 12 year old who defeated the persians and took the tittle "shah"   isma'il  
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define "shah"   ancient persian title : king  
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who isma'il and what religion did he establish as the state religion   became a religious tyrant. shi'ism  
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due to isma'il becoming a religious tyrant, what happened to citizens who didnt convert to s=the state religion   they were put to death  
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why did selim the grim of the ottoman empire order the execution of all shi'a in th eottoman empire   isma'il destroyed the sunni population  
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how did the ottomans win the battle of chaldiran   using artillery(large-caliber guns)  
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how did tahmasp's cultural borrowing lead to the expansion of the safavid empire   adopted the use of artillery with his military forces  
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who was "shah abbas"   abbas the great. help create a safavid culture and golden age  
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explain the reforms of shah abbas in the military   limited the power of the military and created 2 new army  
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3 reforms shah abbas made to the safavid governemnt   punished corruption severely, promoted only officials who proved their competence and loyalty, and hired foreigners from neighboring countries  
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what was the direct result of shah abbas proving his tolerance ot the europeans   industry, trade and art exchanges grew  
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what was the new capital of the safavids   esfahan  
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why was esfahan the most beautiful city in the world   showplace for artisans who worked in buildings and the objects in them  
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who did the artisits of the safavid empire learn european design from during their trip to italy   chinese  
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what "local craft" became a "national industry" due to the high demand from europenas   carpet  
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why did the safavid empire decline so quickly   poor leadership  
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