18.2 cultural blending the safavid empire
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The Safavids were a Shi'a brotherhood that took power in Iran in the 1400s and established Shi'a Islam as the dominant religion, shaping modern Iran. They were constantly at war with the neighboring Sunni Ottomans over control of the Fertile Crescent. Shah Abbas ruled during the Safavid Golden Age in the 1500s-1600s and rebuilt Isfahan, borrowing from various cultures to blend Persian arts and Shi'a Islam. However, weak later rulers led to military losses and the dynasty's fall by 1722, though it left a lasting cultural legacy.
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18.2 cultural blending the safavid empire
- 1. Safavid Iran 18.2
- 2. Who were the Safavids? ►A Shi’a brotherhood that took over Iran in the 1400s ►Root of modern Iran today ►Oversaw much cultural blending ►Constantly at war with Sunni Ottomans
- 4. Sunni vs. Shi’a ►Ottomans & Safavids fought over control of the Fertile Crescent Safavids murdered Sunnis Ottomans murdered Shiites ►Root of modern religious turmoil in Iraq today
- 5. Shah Abbas 1571 - 1629 ►Ruled during Safavid Golden Age ►Rebuilt Isfahan ►Borrowed from European, Ottoman, Persian, & Chinese Culture
- 6. Reforms ► Limited military power/created 2 armies loyal to Shah Abbas only ► Punished corruption severely, promoted only competent and loyal people ► Brought Chinese religious orders into the empire, increased industry, trade, and art throughout Europe
- 10. Weak Rulers led to swift Decline ►Like the Ottomans, the Safavid rulers killed their ablest sons & suffered military losses ►By 1722 the Dynasty fell
- 11. Safavid Legacy ►Blended Persian arts with Shi’a Islam ►Persiancarpets became world famous
- 13. Cultural Blending ► Language: Persian, however when the area converted to Islam a # of Arabic words were introduced. ► Religion& Ethical Systems: Buddhism practiced by Tibetans in different than Japanese Zen Buddihism ► Styles of Government: democracy is different per country ► Racial/Ethnic blending- mestizo: mixed Euro and Indian ancestry in Mexico ► Arts/Architecture: chinese art elements found in Safavid empire tiles and carpets and European paintings
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- #8: Shah Mosque Isfahan