Cossacks, although Slavic-speaking and Orthodox Christians, came from a mix of ethnic backgrounds, including Tatars and other Turks. Many early members of the Terek Cossacks were Ossetians. COUNT 3
QSN1 Cossacks came from what backgrounds? ANS1 Tatars and other Turks QSN2 Many early members of the Terek Cossacks were what? ANS2 Ossetians QSN3 What religious affiliation did the Cossacks have? ANS3 Orthodox Christians