Exaggerated and magnified stories told by the enemies of the Nizari Ismailis
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A nomadic group from Central Asia that created one of the largest empires in history under leaders like Chingiz Khan
The Mongols
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What dynasty was founded by Hulegu Khan and his successors, and what does that mean?
Il-Khanate dynasty- meaning 'lesser Khan'
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This means a high-ranking political advisor or minister in Islamic empires, responsible for overseeing the administration of the state and often acting as the right hand of the ruler.
Wazir
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What fortress had the name meaning 'Eagle's Nest'?
Alamut
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The founder and first sultan of the Seljuk Empire?
Tughril Beg
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What is a Fida'i?
Someone who offers his or her life for a particular cause; in Ismaili history, a follower of the Imam who offered his or her life in the service of the Imam.
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What was the capital city of the Abbasid Empire?
Baghdad
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What were the four major Khanates that emerged after the death of Chingiz Khan?
Il-Khanate (Persia), the Chagatai Khanate (Central Asia), The Golden Horde (Russia and Eastern Europe), The Yuan Dynasty (China)
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What does the word 'Crusade' literally mean?
Cross
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Who initiated the call for the Crusades?
Pope Gregory VII
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This was a battle between Seljuk Turks and the Byzantines. The Turks won this battle, allowing control and settlement in Anatolia.
Battle of Manzikert
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Which game, originally invented in India, spread to Europe through encounters with Muslims?
