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Zoroaster Quiz


Zarathustra - 3rd Century A.D. Painting From Dura-Europos, Syria
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A 5-Question Quiz

Find out how much you remember about the Priest Zarathustra who is also known by the Greek name Zoroaster. There is no Nietzsche here; nor is there a detailed look at what practitioners of the religion belief. It is basically a detailed trivia quiz based on my short profile of the priest. If you see you have not absorbed Zoroaster's story, you can re-read the article. It is listed at page bottom.

1. Whom did Zoroaster convert?
Darius
Heraclitus
Pythagoras
Vishtaspa

2. What are the modern practitioners of Zoroastrianism in India called?
Bahá'í
Jains
Parsis
Sikhs

3. The poetry most closely linked to Zoroaster is the...?
Avesta
Gathas
Vedas
Yashts

4. What is a name of the group of spiritual entities that directly assist Ahura Mazda?
Angra Mainyu
Daevas
Magi
Spenta Mainyu

5. What religion eclipsed the influence of Zoroastrianism in its native area and almost drove it out?
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
Judaism

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Related Resources:

Profile of Zoroaster | Glossary Entry on Ahura Mazda | Glossary Entry on Yazata | Glossary Entry on Avesta | FAQ on Amesha Spentas

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List of Articles on Ancient India and the Indian Sub-Continent| Profile of the Silk Road

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