How did Ismail I's establishment of Shia Islam affect the Middle East?
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Sectarian Tensions
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Answer
Sectarian tensions arose due to Ismail I's establishment of Shia Islam as the official religion of the Safavid Empire in 1501. This decision created a sharp religious divide in the region, as the majority of Muslims in the Middle East were Sunni. The conflict between Shia and Sunni Muslims has persisted to this day, with periods of intense violence and persecution.
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