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Who founded the Safavid Empire?
Shah Ismail I
What religion sect did the Safavid Empire adopt as official?
Shia
What was the first capital city of the Safavid Empire?
Tabriz
Who was the most influential Safavid ruler?
Shah Abbas I
What city became capital under Shah Abbas I?
Isfahan
Who founded the Safavid Sufi order?
Safi al-Din
What tribe supported the Safavid rise?
Qizilbash
What island did Shah Abbas I take from the Portuguese?
Hormuz Island
What famous trade route helped Safavid economy?
Silk Road
What type of government system chose officials based on ability?
Meritocratic system
What city became a center of Shia studies?
Qom
Who succeeded Shah Ismail I?
Shah Tahmasp I
What city replaced Tabriz as capital under Tahmasp I?
Qazvin
What did Shah Abbas I do to Qizilbash power?
Reduced their influence
What new military units did Abbas I create?
Gholam and Syahvesan
What natural advantage helped agriculture?
Fertile land
