Zoroaster / Zarathustra teaches monotheism
- 1. Who was the ancient teacher credited with teaching monotheism, influencing the beliefs of Zoroastrianism and religious traditions such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
A) Confucius
B) Zoroaster
C) Moses
D) Siddhartha Gautama
- 2. What term is often used to refer to the ethical and religious system founded by Zoroaster?
A) Daoism
B) Shintoism
C) Celticism
D) Zoroastrianism
- 3. Zoroaster's teachings emphasized the existence of a single supreme deity. What is the name of this deity in Zoroastrianism?
A) Thor
B) Jehovah
C) Ahura Mazda
D) Brahma
- 4. What sacred text contains the teachings and scriptures of Zoroastrianism?
A) Torah
B) Avesta
C) Quran
D) Bhagavad Gita
- 5. Zoroastrianism introduced the concept of a savior figure who will bring about the final renovation of the world. What is the name of this figure?
A) Bodhisattva
B) Avatar
C) Messiah
D) Saoshyant
- 6. Which of the following famous philosophers is NOT believed to have been influenced by Zoroaster's teachings?
A) Aristotle
B) Plato
C) Heraclitus
D) Pythagoras
- 7. Zoroaster taught his followers to perform a ritual ceremony involving the use of a sacred fire for purification. What is this ceremony called?
A) Yasna
B) Eucharist
C) Puja
D) Baptism
- 8. The symbol of Zoroastrianism that represents the eternal and unchanging nature of God is known as the:
A) Yin and Yang
B) Om
C) Ankh
D) Faravahar
- 9. Zoroastrianism is considered the first major monotheistic religion. Which other monotheistic religion shares some similarities with Zoroastrianism?
A) Shintoism
B) Judaism
C) Hinduism
D) Taoism
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