What key waterways bordered the Safavid Empire

Summary

The Safavid Empire lasted from 1501-1722.

It covered all of Iran, and parts of Turkey and Georgia.

The Safavid Empire was a theocracy.

The state religion was Shi'a Islam.

All other religions, and forms of Islam were suppressed.

The Empire's economic strength came from its location on the trade routes.

the hebrew bible is the sacred text of judaism;

the koran is that of islam.

among eastern religions, the sacred scriptures of hinduis are the four vedas and the upanishads, among others.

a main characteristic in these books is that un most of them we find certain "norms" of behavior, as is the case of the bible that has it's commandments. these rules are to regulate the behavior of believers and faithful of their respective faith.

these rules tell us what is right and what is not.