The Safavids were prominent in which region? A. Central Asia
B. South India
C. Eastern Europe
D. Northwestern Iran

northwestern iran

Explanation:

The Safavid Empire was another Muslim empire that emerged in the

region and held great power for hundreds of years. It began with an

influential family, the Safavids, who became powerful in present-day

northwestern Iran.

monarchy doesn’t have to have the hereditary element. there have been elective monarchies in the past where you choose your king-for-life and when he dies elect someone else for the job.