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| In 1798, members of this group targeted the outlying isle of Carloforte for a slave raid. A failed attempt by these people from the taifa (+) of Denia to capture Sardinia was repelled by a joint Pisan-Genoese force. Members of this group may have had a small presence on Sardinia as settlers of the (*) Aghlabid Dynasty. For the points name this group, which adhere to a certain religion dominant in northern Africa and the Middle East. | Muslims (accept clear-knowledge equivalents such as adherents of Islam; anti-prompt on "Arabs" or "North Africans") |
| The oldest use of this symbol in Europe likely stems from Peter the First's victory at the Battle of Alcoraz. Pasquale Paoli ordered an update to the use of this symbol in Corsica (+) saying: "Won't they say that we fear the light?" One public display of this symbol, which is on the upper left corner of the coat of arms of Pope Benedict the Sixteenth, was updated in 1999, converting blindfolds to headbands. (*) For the points, name this heraldic symbol, four of which, along with the St. George's Cross, are depicted facing right on the Sardinian flag. | Moor's head (accept word forms; prompt on partial answer) |
| A July 2022 Tiktok post by user "amilotta" went viral after she posted images of herself in the hospital due to consuming this good. A Sardinian variety of this good, which uses the species (+) Piophila casei has been labeled as "the world's most dangerous" variety and is banned in the US and the rest of the European Union. (*) For the points, name this type of foodstuff, whose Sardinian casu martzu variety uses live maggots to further ferment pecorino made from sheep's milk. | cheese (accept casu matrzu before read) |
| The city of Macomer is a hub of production for a salty food made from this animal, although that product is named for Rome. A native breed of this animal called the Sarda has been bred with other breeds such as the (+) Merino and the Gentile di Puglia in an attempt to improve milk production. This animals' milk is used to make products such as the pecorino sardo cheese and ricotta, and they are sometimes herded using the Sardinian (*) Shepherd Dog. For the points, name these animals known for producing wool. | Sheep (accept Ovis aries) |