Why Was There a Cultural Flowering in Iran, Afghanistan, and Central

question 36

Multiple Choice

Why was there a cultural flowering in Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia under the Timurids?

• A)The European style of the Renaissance reached Central Asia.
• B)The Dutch tulip was a cultural catalyst between the two societies.
• C)The Timurids were schooled in art in Italy.
• D)Egyptian artisans migrated throughout Central Asia and the Middle East.
• E)Iran and China shared artistic trends and political ideas.

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