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10 Tough Questions about Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrianism is a very interesting religion. I did a project about it in my AP World History class and decided to make a quiz about it. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by zebra101. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
zebra101

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
318,208

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where did Zoroastrianism originate? Hint

Persia (modern Iran)

Greece

India

Iraq

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the Zoroastrians' religious text? Hint

Avesta

Koran

Arzhang

Oahspe

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Question 3 of 10

3. According to Zoroastrianism, what is the name of the evil spirit? Hint

Ahura Mazda

all of these

Amesha Spentas

Angra Mainyu

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the Faravahar? Hint

a Zoroastrian temple

a song sung by Zoroastrians

a sacred Zoroastrian book

a symbol of Zoroastrianism

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Question 5 of 10

5. One of the major turning points of Zoroastrianism is when Alexander the Great took over Persia. Which of these did he do? Hint

He killed thousands of ordinary Zoroastrians

He destroyed Zoroastrian temples

He forced all Zoroastrians to convert

He did all of these

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Question 6 of 10

6. Is Zoroastrianism a polytheistic religion?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these countries does NOT have many practicing Zoroastrians? Hint

Canada

India

Britain

France

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Question 8 of 10

8. Zoroastrians worship in what type of temples? Hint

water

fire

air

earth

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is Zoroastrianism also sometimes known as? Hint

All of these

Ahuraism

Mazdaism

Zoroasterism

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the Zoroastrianism religion, Yazatas are beings worthy of worship.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where did Zoroastrianism originate?

Answer: Persia (modern Iran)

Zoroastrianism was founded by Zoroaster, or Zarathushtra, around the 7th century BCE. Zarathushtra means "he of the golden light" in Greek. Zoroastrians believe that life is a battle between good and evil.

2. What is the name of the Zoroastrians' religious text?

Answer: Avesta

The Avesta contains the Gathas, which are psalms. Avesta possibly means "praise" in Middle Persian. It has six different parts in it.

3. According to Zoroastrianism, what is the name of the evil spirit?

Answer: Angra Mainyu

Ahura Mazda is the Creator or the good spirit. The Amesha Spentas are the benevolent spirits. Amesha Spentas means "Bounteous Immortal". Angra Mainyu is the destructive spirit.

4. What is the Faravahar?

Answer: a symbol of Zoroastrianism

The Faravahar is one of the main symbols of the religion. It shows a man, possibly an angel, sitting on a winged disk. Now, it is used to remind Zoroastrians of their purpose in life, which is to strive for goodness.

5. One of the major turning points of Zoroastrianism is when Alexander the Great took over Persia. Which of these did he do?

Answer: He destroyed Zoroastrian temples

Alexander also burned Zoroastrian books and killed their priests. A lot of important religious things were lost in that time. The Zoroastrians called Alexander "Alexander the Accursed".

6. Is Zoroastrianism a polytheistic religion?

Answer: No

Zoroastrianism is a monotheistic religion. Zoroastrians believe in one god, Ahura Mazda. Ahura Mazda is the Creator. Angra Mainyu is like the Devil in the Christian religion.

7. Which of these countries does NOT have many practicing Zoroastrians?

Answer: France

Iran, Canada, Britain, the U.S., India, and Australia are all places with a notable amount of people still practicing Zoroastrianism. There are about 150,000 Zoroastrians today. It is one of the oldest religions in the world.

8. Zoroastrians worship in what type of temples?

Answer: fire

Zoroastrians worship in fire temples. Fire and clean water are important in the Zoroastrian's purity ritual. Atash Dadgah, Atash Adaran, and Atash Behram are the three grades of fire in the religion. Atash Dadgah is the lowest grade and Atash Behram is the highest.

9. What is Zoroastrianism also sometimes known as?

Answer: Mazdaism

Mazdaism and Zoroastrianism are the same exact thing. Mazdaism is the worship of Ahura Mazda. Ahura Mazda is the Creator, according to Zoroastrianism.

10. In the Zoroastrianism religion, Yazatas are beings worthy of worship.

Answer: True

Yazatas are the good powers under Ahura Mazda. The Yazatas were first mentioned in the Gathas. Yazatas are divinities that help other divinities. Daevas are the opposite of Yazatas. They aren't worthy of worship.

Source: Author zebra101

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