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Zoroastrianism Flashcards

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When was the most likely date for the birth of the founder of Zoroastrianism?

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1,000 BCE

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From 600 BCE through 600 CE, how large was Zoroastrianism?

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Very large

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Who was the founder of Zoroastrianism?

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Zarathustra

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What happens to the “devas”/”daevas” and Angra Mainyu after mortality is over?

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Go to hell where they are treated just how they treated people in the mortal life. In the resurrection they’ll be in a bath of molten metal

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In Zoroastrianism, the first people where what prior to morphing into human beings?

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Intelligent spirits

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Most historians believe that Zoroastrianism grew out of what religion?

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Persian Polytheism

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Who is Saoshyant and what is his purpose or mission?

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The redeemer or savior, born of the prophet’s seed by a virgin mother

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What has traditionally been used when disposing of a deceased body by Zoroastrians in India?

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Birds of prey

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9
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What is the difference between Zoroaster and Zarathustra?

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Zoroaster– hellenized name
Zarathustra– original name

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Which is the Navjote Ceremony and what is it for?

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Initiation into the religion

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In class we discussed the Faravahar. What were the main symbolic components and their meanings?

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Human soul

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12
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The Zoroastrian Avesta is what God commanded Mashya and Mashyana to not eat. How long did they last before they partook?

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Thirty days

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According to Zoroastrian thought, who tempted Mashya and Mashyana?

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Tempted by Az, the demon of greed

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Are practicing Zoroastrians monotheistic, polytheistic, henotheistic, monolatrist, or monistic?

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Monotheistic

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The founder of Zoroastrianism came out of the womb doing what?

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Came out reciting divine verse and displaying signs of wisdom

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16
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Where was the founder of Zoroastrianism born?

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Northeastern Iran

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17
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What was the terrible conflict?

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Priests asked him a bunch of questions. 33 questions

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18
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Whose birth did the founder of Zoroastrianism predict?

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Prophesied the birth of Christ

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At what age was the founder of Zoroastrianism ordained to the priesthood?

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Around 15 years old

20
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After his ordination, what concern did the founder of Zoroastrianism raise about Arianism/Aryanism?

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Didn’t answer his theological questions, also polytheistic

21
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What did Mashya and Mashyana kill to make clothes for themselves?

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Ox or sheep

22
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What two items have been offered daily to the God of Zoroastrianism?

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Sacred twigs (barsom or baresma) and Haoma

23
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How old was the founder of Zoroastrianism when he had his first vision of God?

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30 years old

24
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How old was the founder of Zoroastrianism when he began wandering about, seeking truth?

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20 years old

25
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What does the term “ahura mazda” mean?

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“wise lord”

26
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What is “Mazdaism” or “Mazda Yasna”?

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Another name for Zoroastrianism

27
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What was the founder of Zoroastrianism doing when a divine emanation appeared to him?

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Meditating

28
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How many “radiant beings” surround the throne of the God of Zoroastrianism?

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Six radiant beings

29
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With what did the founder of Zoroastrianism see God?

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With the eyes of his spirit

30
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What do traditional Zoroastrians hope to die with?

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Kusti and Sudreh

31
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What does the term “Vohu Manah” mean, what are the implications of the name’s meaning?

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Good thoughts, leads the way, led Zarathustra to god

32
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Who was the first person that the founder of Zoroastrianism converted to his religion?

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A king

33
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What two reasons did we give in class for why Zoroastrians generally do not proselytize?

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They don’t want to contaminate their religion

34
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What are Zoroastrians called in India?

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Parsi

35
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What is the difference between the version of Zoroastrianism described in your textbook and neo-Zoroatrianism?

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Neo-Zoroastrianism is much more modern

36
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what are some things Zoroastrians do to effectively use their undergarments and remember their covenants?

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Kusti- separate lower and upper stuff
Sudreh- “bag” of righteousness, undergarment

37
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What is the primary emphasis in Zoroastrianism?

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Entirely focused on goodness and achieving goodness and being good to the world

38
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What will we all be judged by after this life? Primarily what?

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Good thoughts, good words, good deeds

39
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According to traditional Zoroastrian thinking, is it possible for a non-Zoroastrian to go to Paradise after this life?

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sure?

40
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How old was the founder of Zoroastrianism when he died? How did he die?

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77 years old, was killed by a 19 year old in a temple

41
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What is the name of the prayer beads often used for prayer in Zoroastrianism?

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Tasbih

42
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If the God of Zoroastrianism only created good, but not evil, where did evil come from?

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Agency

43
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What was Gayomard responsible for creating?

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First human couple

44
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Who determines what reward we get after this life?

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Us/Ahura Mazda

45
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What is Asha?

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Righteousness and order

46
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How many judgements do Zoroastrians believe in?

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