Madrasas
What is a madrasa
A Islamic school of learning in the Safavid empire, as well as other places
What gave the Safavids their military strength
Gunpowder
What is Purdah
the practice among women in certain Muslim and Hindu societies of living in a separate room or behind a curtain, or of dressing in all-enveloping clothes, in order to stay out of the sight of men or strangers.
The reason the Qizilbash committed cannibalism.
for religious purposes and keeping their faith in God
Who was the first Shah of the Safavid empire
Ismail I
Assign from Islamic teachings what else were Madrasa students taught?
Math, science and grammar
How did the Safavid Empire end
They fell to military defeat
Why did Safavid women lose so much of their freedom
Caused by the rise of religious conservatism
True or False: Every person the Qizilbash killed was eaten.
False
Two things sold at bazaars
Food, jewels, antiques, etc.
What did madrasa graduates commonly become
Imams leaders of ritual prayer
What banner did the Safavids fight under?
The banner of Shii faith
What did women wear in the Safavid Empire? Give an example of typical attire.
a colorful, floral silk dress with a long, open-front robe reaching the ankles, tied with a belt. During winter including a small hat, quilted trousers, short socks, and a scarf
The name of the Qizilbash in English
"redheads!"
What is Iran?
The modern day country that Isfahan is the capital of still.
Who was Abraham
A teacher and prophet in Islam
How were the Ottomans and Mughal different from the Safavids?
They faced defeat in different lights
What were some of the freedoms upper class Safavid women had?
freedom to divorce, freedom to travel alone, economic freedom and upper class women even had political voices.
The color of the Qizilbash's headgear
What did the Safavids invest in
Goods to trade for a profit
How did leaders get their endowment for madrasas
The Rich donated to the cause
Who originally ruled the Safavid Empire
Abbas I
What was the role of Safavid women?
Some owned land and were in charge of that, some did art, some were mothers, some were involved in politics.
The name of one person the Qizilbash ate.
Murad Beg and/or Shibani Khan
Who was Abbas I's grandson (+how long did he rule for)
Shah Safi, ruling from 1629 to 1642.