HIST CHP 2 # 17: Zoroastrianism

Who was Zoroaster?

• Zoroaster was a Greek philosopher
• Zoroaster was a Roman emperor
• Zoroaster was an ancient Persian prophet and the founder of Zoroastrianism.
• Zoroaster was a Chinese warrior

Zoroastrianism is considered to be monotheistic. What does this mean?

• Believing in multiple gods
• Worshiping nature spirits
• Believing in only one god
• Following a strict vegetarian diet

Who is the supreme deity in Zoroastrian belief?

• Mithra
• Darius
• Ahura Mazda
• Anahita

Which of the following religions is NOT similar to Zoroastrianism?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Judaism

Why did Zoroastrianism's popularity begin to fade after 637 CE?

• 1. Persia was invaded by followers of the Christian faith.

• 1. Persia was invaded by followers of the Hindu faith.

• 1. Persia was invaded by the Romans.

• 1. Persia was invaded by followers of the Islamic faith.

Where did Zoroaster live?

• Rome

• Egypt
• Greece
• Persia