Who were the people known as Saracens?
Correct answer: C. Muslims
- A. Nestorians
- B. Christians
- C. Muslims
- D. Canaanites
Explanation
Medieval European writers used Saracens as a broad term for Muslim peoples, especially the Arabs and other Muslims encountered during the Crusades. It did not refer to Christians, Nestorians, or ancient Canaanites.
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