The Safavid Empire The Safavids created an empire
![The Safavid Empire The Safavid Empire](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-1.jpg)
![The Safavids created an empire in Persia in the 1500 s. The Safavids created an empire in Persia in the 1500 s.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-2.jpg)
![The Safavids • The Safavids established a Shi’ite state in Persia, modern-day Iran. • The Safavids • The Safavids established a Shi’ite state in Persia, modern-day Iran. •](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-3.jpg)
![Why would the Ottomans and Safavids be rivals? • If both are Islamic Gunpowder Why would the Ottomans and Safavids be rivals? • If both are Islamic Gunpowder](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-4.jpg)
![The Ottomans and Safavids were rivals. The Ottomans and Safavids were rivals.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-5.jpg)
![Shi’ite Muslims • There are two main branches of Islam: the Sunni branch and Shi’ite Muslims • There are two main branches of Islam: the Sunni branch and](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-6.jpg)
![Shi’ites believe that leadership of the Islamic community is hereditary. Shi’ites believe that leadership of the Islamic community is hereditary.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-7.jpg)
![Shahs • Safavid rulers were called Shahs. • A Shah was an absolute ruler Shahs • Safavid rulers were called Shahs. • A Shah was an absolute ruler](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-8.jpg)
![Isma’il • 1499 took the throne at age 14. Started the Safavid Empire • Isma’il • 1499 took the throne at age 14. Started the Safavid Empire •](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-9.jpg)
![Isma’il Isma’il](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-10.jpg)
![Shah Abbas • • “Abbas the Great” 1587 took the throne. Reformed the military Shah Abbas • • “Abbas the Great” 1587 took the throne. Reformed the military](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-11.jpg)
![Abbas the Great Abbas the Great](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-12.jpg)
![The production of beautiful rugs flourished in Safavid Persia. The production of beautiful rugs flourished in Safavid Persia.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-13.jpg)
![Miniature paintings also flourished in the Safavid Empire. Miniature paintings also flourished in the Safavid Empire.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-14.jpg)
![Trade • • Safavid rulers greatly encouraged trade. Trade increased wealth. Location was a Trade • • Safavid rulers greatly encouraged trade. Trade increased wealth. Location was a](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-15.jpg)
![Greatly benefited from location Greatly benefited from location](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-16.jpg)
![Literature, medicine, and the study of astronomy thrived in Safavid Persia. Literature, medicine, and the study of astronomy thrived in Safavid Persia.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-17.jpg)
![Safavid Decline • However, high taxes and continuous warfare with the Ottoman Empire weakened Safavid Decline • However, high taxes and continuous warfare with the Ottoman Empire weakened](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-18.jpg)
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![Can you find the Safavid Empire on this map? Can you find the Safavid Empire on this map?](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-20.jpg)
![Questions for Reflection: • Who were the Safavids? • Why were the Safavids in Questions for Reflection: • Who were the Safavids? • Why were the Safavids in](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-21.jpg)
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![The Safavid Empire The Safavid Empire](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-1.jpg)
The Safavid Empire
![The Safavids created an empire in Persia in the 1500 s The Safavids created an empire in Persia in the 1500 s.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-2.jpg)
The Safavids created an empire in Persia in the 1500 s.
![The Safavids The Safavids established a Shiite state in Persia modernday Iran The Safavids • The Safavids established a Shi’ite state in Persia, modern-day Iran. •](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-3.jpg)
The Safavids • The Safavids established a Shi’ite state in Persia, modern-day Iran. • The Safavids were in conflict with the Sunni Ottomans. • Both the Shi’ite Safavids and the Sunni Ottomans claimed to be the true leaders of the Islamic world. • • Ottomans will defeat the Safavids and claim Mecca and Medina from them.
![Why would the Ottomans and Safavids be rivals If both are Islamic Gunpowder Why would the Ottomans and Safavids be rivals? • If both are Islamic Gunpowder](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-4.jpg)
Why would the Ottomans and Safavids be rivals? • If both are Islamic Gunpowder empires why would they rival each other and not team up against the Europeans?
![The Ottomans and Safavids were rivals The Ottomans and Safavids were rivals.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-5.jpg)
The Ottomans and Safavids were rivals.
![Shiite Muslims There are two main branches of Islam the Sunni branch and Shi’ite Muslims • There are two main branches of Islam: the Sunni branch and](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-6.jpg)
Shi’ite Muslims • There are two main branches of Islam: the Sunni branch and the Shi’ite branch. • The primary difference between these two branches concerns leadership of the Islamic community. • Sunni Muslims believe a capable Muslim can lead the community while Shi’ite Muslims believe leadership should be hereditary through Muhammad’s son-in-law.
![Shiites believe that leadership of the Islamic community is hereditary Shi’ites believe that leadership of the Islamic community is hereditary.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-7.jpg)
Shi’ites believe that leadership of the Islamic community is hereditary.
![Shahs Safavid rulers were called Shahs A Shah was an absolute ruler Shahs • Safavid rulers were called Shahs. • A Shah was an absolute ruler](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-8.jpg)
Shahs • Safavid rulers were called Shahs. • A Shah was an absolute ruler of the Safavid Empire. • Shahs used their large armies to maintain control of their empire.
![Ismail 1499 took the throne at age 14 Started the Safavid Empire Isma’il • 1499 took the throne at age 14. Started the Safavid Empire •](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-9.jpg)
Isma’il • 1499 took the throne at age 14. Started the Safavid Empire • He will seize most of what is Iran today. • He will name himself Shah. • Religious tyrant – Anyone that did not convert to Shi’ism was put to death. • Destroyed the Sunni population in Baghdad in his confrontation with Ottomans.
![Ismail Isma’il](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-10.jpg)
Isma’il
![Shah Abbas Abbas the Great 1587 took the throne Reformed the military Shah Abbas • • “Abbas the Great” 1587 took the throne. Reformed the military](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-11.jpg)
Shah Abbas • • “Abbas the Great” 1587 took the throne. Reformed the military and civilian life. Reformed the government – harshly punished corruption and promoted officials on their merit. • Promoted the culture and art of the Safavids and established relationships with the Europeans. E. Napp
![Abbas the Great Abbas the Great](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-12.jpg)
Abbas the Great
![The production of beautiful rugs flourished in Safavid Persia The production of beautiful rugs flourished in Safavid Persia.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-13.jpg)
The production of beautiful rugs flourished in Safavid Persia.
![Miniature paintings also flourished in the Safavid Empire Miniature paintings also flourished in the Safavid Empire.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-14.jpg)
Miniature paintings also flourished in the Safavid Empire.
![Trade Safavid rulers greatly encouraged trade Trade increased wealth Location was a Trade • • Safavid rulers greatly encouraged trade. Trade increased wealth. Location was a](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-15.jpg)
Trade • • Safavid rulers greatly encouraged trade. Trade increased wealth. Location was a benefit to them for trade. The production of beautiful Persian rugs and miniature paintings flourished in the Safavid Empire.
![Greatly benefited from location Greatly benefited from location](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-16.jpg)
Greatly benefited from location
![Literature medicine and the study of astronomy thrived in Safavid Persia Literature, medicine, and the study of astronomy thrived in Safavid Persia.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-17.jpg)
Literature, medicine, and the study of astronomy thrived in Safavid Persia.
![Safavid Decline However high taxes and continuous warfare with the Ottoman Empire weakened Safavid Decline • However, high taxes and continuous warfare with the Ottoman Empire weakened](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-18.jpg)
Safavid Decline • However, high taxes and continuous warfare with the Ottoman Empire weakened the Safavids. • In 1722, the Safavid Empire was conquered by neighboring Afghanistan. • From 1501 -1722, the Safavids ruled Persia.
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![Can you find the Safavid Empire on this map Can you find the Safavid Empire on this map?](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-20.jpg)
Can you find the Safavid Empire on this map?
![Questions for Reflection Who were the Safavids Why were the Safavids in Questions for Reflection: • Who were the Safavids? • Why were the Safavids in](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/b9be7dcded6d281e1ee15aff982c5237/image-21.jpg)
Questions for Reflection: • Who were the Safavids? • Why were the Safavids in conflict with the Ottomans? • What is the primary difference between Sunni Muslims and Shi’ite Muslims? • Compare and contrasts Shahs and Sultans. • What factors led to the decline of the Safavid Empire?
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