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Saladin, a famous Arabic Sultan during the Crusades. He led the Muslim opposition to the European Crusaders in the Levant. Take a quiz and learn about him

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1.

An-Nasir Salah Ad-Din was the first Sultan or Syria and Egypt, he was born in?
- A.
  
  Syria
- B.
  
  Iran
- C.
  
  Iraq
- D.
  
  Egypt
Correct Answer
C. Iraq

Explanation
Saladin was born in the town of Tikrit, which is located in modern-day Iraq, in 1137 or 1138. He rose to prominence as a military leader and eventually became the first Sultan of Egypt and Syria, founding the Ayyubid dynasty. Saladin is renowned for his leadership during the Crusades and his role in recapturing Jerusalem.

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2.

He was the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty, he died in the year?
- A.
  
  1193
- B.
  
  1095
- C.
  
  1234
- D.
  
  1394
Correct Answer
A. 1193

Explanation
The Ayyubid dynasty was founded by Salah ad-Din, also known as Saladin. He was a prominent Muslim military leader who gained fame for his successful campaigns against the Crusaders. Saladin died in the year 1193, making 1193 the correct answer.

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3.

Saladin was also the king of Muslim territories, his territories is?
- A.
  
  Syria and Egypt
- B.
  
  Palestine
- C.
  
  Northern Mesopotamia
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above

Explanation
Saladin was not only the king of Muslim territories, but he also ruled over Syria, Egypt, Palestine, and Northern Mesopotamia. Therefore, the correct answer is "All of the above."

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4.

His greatest success was the capture of Jerusalem in the year?
- A.
  
  1167
- B.
  
  1187
- C.
  
  1134
- D.
  
  1134
Correct Answer
B. 1187

Explanation
The correct answer is 1187. This is because the capture of Jerusalem is widely recognized as the greatest success of Salah ad-Din, also known as Saladin, who was a Muslim military leader. In 1187, Saladin successfully recaptured Jerusalem from the Crusaders during the Battle of Hattin, which was a significant turning point in the Crusades. This victory allowed Saladin to establish his dominance in the region and marked a major setback for the Crusader states.

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5.

Yusuf ibn Ayyub Saladin was also a great military commander, he was born in the year?
- A.
  
  1124
- B.
  
  1138
- C.
  
  1137
- D.
  
  1147
Correct Answer
B. 1138

Explanation
Saladin, also known as Yusuf ibn Ayyub, was indeed a great military commander. He was born in the year 1138.

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6.

He was sent to Egypt accompanying his uncle Shirkuh in the year?
- A.
  
  1154
- B.
  
  1133
- C.
  
  1164
- D.
  
  1165
Correct Answer
C. 1164
7.

He accompanied his uncle to Egypt on the order of?
- A.
  
  Salah ad-Din
- B.
  
  Kurdish
- C.
  
  Zengid
- D.
  
  Nur ad-Din
Correct Answer
D. Nur ad-Din

Explanation
The correct answer is Nur ad-Din. Nur ad-Din was a powerful Muslim ruler during the 12th century and he ordered the protagonist to accompany his uncle to Egypt. This suggests that the protagonist had a close relationship with Nur ad-Din and was following his orders.

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8.

Saladin climbed the ranks of the Fatimid government by virtue of his military success against the?
- A.
  
  Iranians
- B.
  
  Egyptian
- C.
  
  Crusader
- D.
  
  Atabeg
Correct Answer
C. Crusader

Explanation
Saladin climbed the ranks of the Fatimid government by virtue of his military success against the Crusaders. This means that his rise in the government was due to his achievements and victories in battles against the Crusaders. His military prowess and strategic skills in defeating the Crusaders played a significant role in his ascent within the Fatimid government.

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9.

Saladin launched his conquest of Syria, peacefully entering?
- A.
  
  Pakistan
- B.
  
  India
- C.
  
  Damascus
- D.
  
  Iran
Correct Answer
C. Damascus

Explanation
Saladin launched his conquest of Syria by peacefully entering Damascus. Damascus was a strategic city and the capital of Syria at that time. By entering peacefully, Saladin was able to gain control over the city without much resistance, allowing him to establish his rule and expand his influence in the region. This conquest marked an important milestone in Saladin's military campaigns and his efforts to unite the Muslim territories against the Crusaders.

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10.

Under Saladin command, the Ayyubid army defeated the Crusaders at the decisive Battle of Hattin in the year?
- A.
  
  1180
- B.
  
  1187
- C.
  
  1186
- D.
  
  1188
Correct Answer
B. 1187

Explanation
Under the command of Saladin, the Ayyubid army defeated the Crusaders at the decisive Battle of Hattin in the year 1187. This battle was a turning point in the Crusades, as it led to the recapture of Jerusalem by the Muslims and the decline of the Crusader states in the Holy Land. Saladin's victory at Hattin allowed him to consolidate his power and establish the Ayyubid dynasty as a major force in the region.

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