Multiple choice

Shah Abbas brought thousands of Armenians to his capital at Isfahan because he wanted

  1. to help the Armenian Christians convert to Islam

  2. to help expand the silk trade in Isfahan

  3. to enlist the Armenians to be soldiers in his army

  4. to help the Armenian Shiites escape religious persecution
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Shah Abbas I resettled Armenian merchants and artisans in New Julfa, a suburb of his capital Isfahan, to leverage their extensive commercial networks and expertise in the silk trade, which boosted the Safavid economy.

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