Use the passage to answer the question. “Shah ‘Abbas was among the most innovative and intriguing figures of early modern Iran. In addition to establishing the magnificent city of Isfahan as a world capital through a dynamic reconfiguration of its architectural and urban design, he transformed Iran into the destination of ambassadors and travelers from the far reaches of Europe and Asia; it was documented in travelogues, epistles [letters], and prints. Safavid Iran, therefore, was known for its robust economy, diverse population, and the dynamism of cities such as Isfahan. The cultural landscape was similarly rich, with the architectural, visual, and literary arts mobilized in the service of the ingenious ruler’s imperial vision.”

—Kishwar Rizvi, “The Suggestive Portrait of Shah ‘Abbas: Prayer and Likeness in a Safavid Shahnama”

What can you infer from this passage about Shah Abbas’s rule of the Safavid empire?

He was primarily focused on military success over cultural and economic prosperity.

He was unable to rule successfully due to constant warfare with the rival Ottoman empire.

He reestablished the former glory of the Persian empire through ruthlessness and absolute power.

He helped restore a cultural golden age similar to the ancient Persian empire through enlightened rule.

This assignment provides you with an opportunity to practice prioritizing known major influences on development of the renaissance and using specific data to support your choice. what shaped developments in the period 1300–1550 more—the black death’s emphasis on the afterlife (the hereafter) or the renaissance’s emphasis on human achievement (the here and now)? lead with your judgment about the most influential viewpoint from beginning to end of the period. this is your thesis. then, support it with specific examples covering each of the following categories: significant individuals (e.g., political or religious leaders, innovators, explorers); characteristics of worldview (e.g., philosophy, religion); social institutions (e.g., social mores, practices, hierarchies); patronage (discuss the patrons, their motives, influence, and resulting products or artifacts); the economies (e.g., changes, different economic systems, impact); and politics (e.g., forms of governance, power distributions, contests). you may use specific examples that touch on several of the above categories at once. when writing your essay, use examples to prove your point rather than simply listing the examples. your essay must be a minimum of 500 words. be sure to include an introduction; if necessary, review the unit iii scholarly activity instructions, which explain how to draft an introduction. you must use two sources written by historians in history books . all content must follow apa guidelines, including all sources used, which must be cited and referenced according to apa standards.