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What is the etymological origin of the word 'assassin'?
What is the etymological origin of the word 'assassin'?
- Arabic ħashshāshīyīn from حشّاشين, related to hashish
- Greek asasinos from ασασίνος, meaning 'secret killer'
- Arabic asasiyyin from أَسَاس (ʾasās, 'foundation, basis') + ـِيّ (-iyy) (correct)
- Latin assasinus from assassino, meaning 'murderer'
What is the defining characteristic of an assassination?
What is the defining characteristic of an assassination?
- Covert killing of a person, regardless of their status, without any specific motive
- Killing by a sudden, public, or spontaneous attack of a political figure
- Accidental killing of a prominent or important person during a planned attack
- Willful killing by a sudden, secret, or planned attack of a prominent or important person (correct)
Who is often believed to be the founder of the Order of Assassins?
Who is often believed to be the founder of the Order of Assassins?
- Hassan-i Sabbah (correct)
- Hassan al-Banna
- Hassan Nasrallah
- Hassan Rouhani
What is the common belief about the etymology of the word 'assassin'?
What is the common belief about the etymology of the word 'assassin'?
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What are the possible motives for an assassination as mentioned in the text?
What are the possible motives for an assassination as mentioned in the text?
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