TEST 9 - Zoroastrianism

Zarathustra (Zoroaster)

The founder of Zoroastrianism is better known as:

Persia, Iran

Zoroastrianism began in ___________ or ____________ where there are only 30,000 followers today.

No Written Langauge

Why were the words of Zoroaster NOT written down when he was alive?

Abraham Duperon

A French scholar who discovered Zoroastrianism in India and translated the Avesta in 1771.

Gathic Avesta

Which part of the Avesta is very similar to Rig Vedas of the Hindus?

False

Today we know the exact date when Zarathustra lived in Iran, his homeland.

Poem

The reason why the Gathas today is as accurate as it was in the time of Zoroaster is that it is a:

Priest

Zarathustra was both a poet and a _______________ when he composed the Gathas.

Spitama

Reading from the Avesta, we know that Zarathustra belonged to the ___________ clan.

Herding/trading

His clan was best known for:

His cousin

After preaching for 10 years, who was Zoroaster able to convert?

the prime minister

The second person to be converted after his preaching in Afghanistan was _______.

healed a lame horse

What miracle did he perform in the Afghan court that the king and his family became a follower?

Jamaspa

Who was the spiritual successor of Zarathustra after he died?

Kai Vishtaspa

Zoroastrianism started to take root or become popular when King ____ became a follower.

True

For a Zoroastrian, the most important religious duty is to lead a moral life.

6th

Zoroastrians celebrate Zoroaster's birthday on the ____ day of the first month of Farvardin.

Truth

In Zoroastrian belief, there is no higher ideal than _______.

Free Will

This principle helps Zoroastrians help explain: How can goodness & evil exist in the world?

False

According to the Zoroastrian religion, evil people will burn in hell and are lost forever.

True

There is NO personal savior in Zoroastrianism who can save you from your sins or karma.

Haoma

Before Zoroaster was born, his spirit was already in a special plant known as:

Angra Mainyu

According to Zoroastrianism, who is to be blamed for causing all the ills and evils of life?

Young Avestan

Two segments of the Zoroastrian's Avesta (holy book) are Gathic Avestan and ________________.

Babylon

NOT one of the empires that destroyed all the Zoroastrians texts and holy scriptures.

Angra Mainyu

What do Zoroastrians call Satan in their language or in their scripture?

Holy Spirit, Benevolent Spirit

What is the Amesha Spentas according to Zoroastrianism?

Good Mind

Vohu Mana, is the spirit of the _________________.

Seek Truth by following the Creed

What is one of the basic goals of a Zoroastrian?

Sinful

How do Zoroastrians view asceticism and self-mortification?

Happy & Optimistic

What kind of outlook do Zoroastrians have on life and living?

Good Mind

Which is NOT one of the Creeds found in Zoroastrian religion?

True

The Zoroastrian's Psalms contains the personal expression of Zoroaster's belief in supreme God.

Good Mind

Which is NOT a part of Zoroastrians basic principles?

Gathas

What do Zoroastrians call their Psalms or poems found in their holy book?

Fravashi

Every religion has a symbol to associate with, what is the symbol of Zoroastrians called?

200,000

Roughly, what is the current Zoroastrians world population (according to our textbook)?

Avesta

Their holy scripture is called ______________ which contains the dialog between Zoroaster & his God.

Ahura Mazda

Zoroastrians call their God ____________________ which means "Wise Lord."

600-500 BCE (2,600 years ago)

Zoroastrianism claims that their religion is prehistoric but today scholars date around:

Followers of Zoroaster

In Zoroastrianism, WHO becomes the Savior by joining with Ahura Mazda to fight evil?

Poor beliefs

NOT a reason why the Zoroastrian community did not expand even after 2,600 years:

False

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam believe in Dualistic idea—equal forces of Good & Evil.

True

Zoroastrians proclaim that they were the first people to believe Monotheistic idea:

Muslims

It was the _____ who totally drove Zoroastrians out of Persia or Iran in the 7th century CE

Good & Bad

The hooks in front and back of the Faravahar represents:

Three Creeds

The three layers of feathers in the wing of the Faravaha symbol, represents:

Truth

The hand pointing up in the Faravaha symbol of the man, represents:

Righteousness

The RING at the center of the man in the Faravaha symbol, stands for:

Judaism, Christianity, Islam

Which is not a Dualistic worldview?

Ahura Mazda

What is another name for Ohrmazd?

Angra Mainyu

In Zoroastrianism, who brings evil, suffering, disease, and death in the world?

Gujarat

The Zoroastrians or Parsis people came and settled down in which part of India?

Stop Zoroastrianism

Which is NOT a condition Indian government set for Parsis Immigrant to India.

Iranians of India

The meaning of the word PARSIS:

Sassanians

It was the ____ dynasty who combined the State and Religion and gave power to Zoroastrianism.

Parthians

The Avesta was the work of the _____ dynasty who collected and made it into a book.

Magi

It was the ____ who became ambassadors and spread the teaching of Zoroastrianism.

30

Zarathustra started to receive visions at the age of _____ and began his teachings:

The Wise Lord

The meaning of the name AHURA MAZDA:

Pahlavi

When the Avesta was written down, it was written in what language?

25%

The enemies of Zoroastrians burned almost all the scriptures, today we have only ___ of the original.

True

According to Zoroastrianism, all people are born good until they choose to do evil.

Ahriman

The spirit that tempts us to do evil is _______________ even though he is better known as Agra Mainyu.

True

Zoroastrians believe that evil cannot come from good, instead evil arose due to FREE WILL.

Agiary

A Zoroastrian temple is called:

Atash Behram

The fire in the temple that has been lighted by a king:

Atash Dadga

The fire that is used in the house for lighting, heating or cooking:

Atash Adaran

The fire that is lighted by a priest in the temple:

Sanctity or Holiness

Zoroastrians see FIRE as a symbol of:

fire

In Zoroastrian wedding, initiation or funeral ceremony, it is always performed beside the:

Dastur

A Zoroastrian priest is also known as:

Wood

What kind of fuel is used to keep the fire burning in the temple?

God's Eternal Power

Continuous burning of fire in the temple symbolizes:

Manichaeism

Besides Zoroastrianism and Taoism, what is another worldview that supports dualism?

True

Zoroastrians believe that Evil cannot come from a 100% good God, there must be a 100% wholly evil being.

end of time

Zoroastrians believe in two judgments; first one at the time of death, the second one in the:

True

All Zoroastrians have the chance of going to heaven and dwell with Ahura Mazda.

Parsi

A Zoroastrian immigrant from Iran who settled down in India is better known as:

True

Zoroastrian religion is very ancient and yet they consider men & women spiritually equal.