Why was Saladin able to establish such a widespread empire—from Armenia to Tunisia?
A) It was a loosely controlled federation of principalities.
B) Saladin imposed tight control through a network of bureaucrats.
C) Saladin maintained a tight grip through a network of mosques.
D) Saladin posed as the leader of a unified alliance of Muslim states.
E) It was a well-organized, tightly controlled confederation.
Answer: A
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