The Assassins were founded by Hassan I Sabah in 1090 and lasted until 1275. The group was active in Persia, Syria, and Palestine. Their goal was to

a. tell people the truth - that nothing is real, and everything is permitted.
b. bring an end to the Christians and Jews, since the Assassins viewed Jerusalem as their holy land and wouldn't share it with anyone else.
c. purify Islam in both its religious and political institutions which they viewed as inseparable.
d. terrorize everyone into becoming Muslim.


c. purify Islam in both its religious and political institutions which they viewed as inseparable.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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