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Who were Dukhobors?

a. Native Siberian tribe
b. Cossack band
c. Polish nobles
d. Old Believer sect

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Final answer:

The Dukhobors were a sect of Russian origin known for their pacifism and communal living, falling under the category of the Old Believer sect.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Dukhobors were a religious group of Russian origin. Specifically, they were a sect that split from the Russian Orthodox Church in the 18th century, known for their pacifism and communal living. They fall under answer choice d: Old Believer sect. The Dukhobors emigrated in large numbers to Canada in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to escape religious persecution in Russia.

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