Origins & Founder
Who is the ancient prophet who founded Zoroastrianism?
Zarathustra (Zoraster)
Zoroastrians believed in ONE supreme god named...
Ahura Mazda
What does fire represent in Zoroastrianism?
Purity and truth
Judaism, Christianity, or Islam
Modern Day Persia
Iran
The two forces centered around Zoroastrianism
Asha vs. Druj
Name one Zoroastrianism place of worship
Atash Behram, Yzad Fire Temple
What does Zarathustra mean and in what language?
'Shining Light' in Greek
When did Zoroastrianism originate?
Around 1200-1000 BCE
Zoroastrians believe humans have this ability to choose between right and wrong...
Free Will
Name one ritual garment
Sudreh, Kushti
How did the Zoroastrian community survive?
By fleeing and creating Parsi communities in India
Zoroastrianism's Fully Text
Avesta
After death, souls are judged based off these THREE things..
Thoughts, words, and deeds
What were the priests called..
The magi
Why was it bad that Zoroastrianism was influencing big empires?
Because kings would tie it to their own political beliefs
What empire did Zoroastrianism become the state religion?
The Sassanian Empire
Aside from Ahura Mazda, who did Zoroastrians ask for help?
The yazatas (good spirits)
What was one of the funeral practices called/Type of burial?
Towers of Silence
What made Zarathustra so special from other prophets back in the day?
He promoted monotheism