How did Genghis Khan justify his attack on the Khwarazm Empire?
A) The Khwarazm shah refused to pay tribute to the Mongols.
B) The Khwarazm Empire allied with the Chinese in trying to rebel against Mongol rule.
C) The Khwarazm shah had merchants under Mongol protection robbed and massacred.
D) The Khwarazm shah was Christian.
Answer: C
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