| Safavid City of Isfahan | Everyday Life in 17th Century Isfahan | The Safavid Empire |
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What is the main bazaar in the heart of Isfahan?
the public square
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What did people sell in the Isfahani bazaars?
textiles, silk, velvet fabrics, rugs, carpets, etc.
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Where did the Safavid Empire dominate?
Persia
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How many arches does the Stone Bridge have?
33
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Who was the ruler of Isfahan?
Shah Abbas
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Who was Shah Ismail?
First member if the Safavid family
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Who was the Safavid's biggest rivals? Why?
The Ottoman Empire
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What kinds of games did wealthy people play?
Chess, backgammon
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What were the Safavid warriors known for?
Their red hats!
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What are some landmarks in Isfahan?
Chihil Sutun and Chahar Bagh
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What is Ashura and why is it important?
The day Imam Husayn was killed in the Karbala battle
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What is the land of Persia like?
It is dry and located in a mountainous desert
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From the video we watched in the beginning of class, name three things you remember.
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What is the difference btwn Istanbul and Isfahan?
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What are some of the governmental positions that existed within the empire?
Shah, Vakil, Amir al-umara, Sadr
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