Zoroastrianism Flashcard

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What is Zoroastrianism known as?

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An ancient Persian religion

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Who is considered the founder of Zoroastrianism?

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Zoroaster

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What is the estimated number of Zoroastrian worshipers worldwide?

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100,000 to 200,000

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What is the name of the Zoroastrian god?

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Ahura Mazda

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What is a significant symbol of Zoroastrianism?

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The Faravahar

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What is a Zoroastrian place of worship called?

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Fire Temple

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What is the Zoroastrian practice for dealing with the dead?

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Sky burials

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Which empire was Zoroastrianism the state religion of?

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Persian Empire

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What did Zoroaster teach about the number of gods?

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There is one god

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Which famous musician was of Parsi descent and practiced Zoroastrianism?

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Freddie Mercury