What was the primary religion in Batu Khan's dynasty?
Christianity
Buddhism
Shamanism
Hinduism
Answer
Shamanism was the primary religion of the Golden Horde, the dynasty established by Batu Khan in the 13th century. Shamans were believed to be able to communicate with the spirit world and were responsible for performing rituals and ceremonies to ensure the well-being of the people. Shamanism was also a way for the Mongols to explain natural phenomena and to cope with the harsh realities of their nomadic lifestyle.
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