Both the Zealots and the Assassins (beginning in the 11th Century) used terrorist activities to "purify" their respective religions of corrupt practices, likely providing a justification and a road map for the current Islamic fundamentalist groups such as Hamas or Al Queda.

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The Zealots and Assassins were early groups that used violence for religious and political purposes, similar to how some modern groups justify their actions.

Both the Zealots and the Assassins (Beginning in the 11th