Multiple choice

How did Shah Abbas insure success for the Safavid dynasty?

  1. He limited intellectual freedom

  2. He forced the people to conform to one religion

  3. He moved the capital to Tabriz

  4. He strengthened the army with the latest weapons
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Shah Abbas strengthened the Safavid military by adopting modern gunpowder weapons and training a standing army, which allowed him to successfully defend the empire and expand its borders.

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