What Do You Know About Saladin

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    He was the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty, he died in the year?

    • 1193
    • 1095
    • 1234
    • 1394
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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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  • 2. 
    Saladin launched his conquest of Syria, peacefully entering? - ProProfs

    Saladin launched his conquest of Syria, peacefully entering?

    • Pakistan

    • India

    • Damascus

    • Iran

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 3. 
    Saladin climbed the ranks of the Fatimid government by virtue of his military success against the? - ProProfs

    Saladin climbed the ranks of the Fatimid government by virtue of his military success against the?

    • Iranians

    • Egyptian

    • Crusader

    • Atabeg

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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    Under Saladin command, the Ayyubid army defeated the Crusaders at the decisive Battle of Hattin in the year? - ProProfs

    Under Saladin command, the Ayyubid army defeated the Crusaders at the decisive Battle of Hattin in the year?

    • 1180

    • 1187

    • 1186

    • 1188

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 5. 
    He accompanied his uncle to Egypt on the order of? - ProProfs

    He accompanied his uncle to Egypt on the order of?

    • Salah ad-Din

    • Kurdish

    • Zengid

    • Nur ad-Din

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 6. 
    Saladin was also the king of Muslim territories, his territories is? - ProProfs

    Saladin was also the king of Muslim territories, his territories is?

    • Syria and Egypt

    • Palestine

    • Northern Mesopotamia

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 7. 
    His greatest success was the capture of Jerusalem in the year? - ProProfs

    His greatest success was the capture of Jerusalem in the year?

    • 1167

    • 1187

    • 1134

    • 1134

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 8. 
    An-Nasir Salah Ad-Din was the first Sultan or Syria and Egypt, he was born in? - ProProfs

    An-Nasir Salah Ad-Din was the first Sultan or Syria and Egypt, he was born in?

    • Syria

    • Iran

    • Iraq

    • Egypt

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 9. 
    Yusuf ibn Ayyub Saladin was also a great military commander, he was born in the year? - ProProfs

    Yusuf ibn Ayyub Saladin was also a great military commander, he was born in the year?

    • 1124

    • 1138

    • 1137

    • 1147

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 10. 
    He was sent to Egypt accompanying his uncle Shirkuh in the year? - ProProfs

    He was sent to Egypt accompanying his uncle Shirkuh in the year?

    • 1154

    • 1133

    • 1164

    • 1165

    Correct Answer
    A. 1164

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