Mandaeism: The Last Gnostic Religion?

Mandaeism: The Last Gnostic Religion?

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Religious Studies, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video explores Mandaeism, a Gnostic sect emphasizing knowledge and dualism. It covers Mandaean beliefs, cosmology, historical origins, sacred texts, and rituals. Mandaeism venerates John the Baptist and practices regular baptism. The religion faces challenges due to its endogamous nature and historical persecution.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated range of Mandaean adherents worldwide?

10,000 to 20,000

500,000 to 1,000,000

40,000 to 100,000

200,000 to 300,000

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Mandaean cosmology, who rules the Dark World?

The King of Light

The Great Mind

Ruha and her son Ur

The Great Life

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What language do Mandaeans historically speak?

Farsi

Hebrew

Arabic

Mandaic

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sacred text is considered the most important in Mandaeism?

The Torah

The Ginza

The Quran

The Bible

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key characteristic of Gnostic groups, including Mandaeism?

Acquisition of Gnosis or knowledge

Emphasis on rituals

Worship of multiple gods

Focus on material wealth

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of Mandaean baptism?

To mark a coming of age

To celebrate a festival

To purify and connect with the light world

To initiate into the faith once

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Mandaean term for flowing water used in baptism?

Tigris

Yardena

Nile

Euphrates

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