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11th Grade
02/24/2010

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What is Zoroastrianism ranked in the world by size?
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22nd
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How many followers does Zoroastrianism have?
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200,000
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When did Zoroaster live?
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6th or 5th century BC
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When do the Persians say Zoroaster was born?
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660 BC
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When did Zoroaster recieve his religious enlightenment?
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When he was 30 years old
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Who is the one true God of Zoroastrianism?
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Ahura Mazda
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What are Zoroaster's teachings recorded in?
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The Gathas
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How many Gathas are there?
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17
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What is the oldest sacred text of Zoroastrianism?
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The Avesta
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What are Zoroasters three major theological thoughts?
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1. Judgement of Souls
2. Universe is pervaded by good and evil forces
3. Monotheism
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What is the most significant of Zoroaster's thee major theological thoughts?
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Monothiesm
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What is Ethical Dualism?
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The belief of universal forces of good and evil.
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What are the good and evil forces of the universe represented by?
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Ahura Mazda=Good
The Lie=Evil
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What is the belief behind Zoroaster's children?
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Both could choose good or evil, the beneficient one choose good, and the hostile one choose the Lie
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What is Zoroastrian judgement day called?
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the great requital
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Where will the wicked end up?
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"Worst existence"
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Where will the good end up?
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"House of Best Purpose"
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How many times a day do Zoroastrianist pray?
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5 times
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What happens within the inner sanctuary of an Zoroastrian temple?
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A sacred fire is kept burning
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Where are deceased Parsi offered up?
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The Tower of Silence
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