Zoroastrianism Review

Zoroastrianism originated in ancient ​ (a)   , which is present-day ​ (b)   .

It emerged during the late ​ (c)   /early ​ (d)   Age, likely around the 6th century BC, although some scholars suggest it may have even earlier origins, possibly as far back as the 2nd millennium BCE.

• Persia
• Iran
• Bronze
• Iron

The prophet ​ (a)   (or ​ (b)   , in Persian) is traditionally credited with founding the religion and spreading its teachings throughout the ​ (c)   Empire.

Zoroastrianism is one of the world's oldest ​ (d)   religions.

• Zoroaster
• Zarathustra
• Persian
• monotheistic

​ (a)   : Zoroastrianism believes in ​ (b)   supreme deity, ​ (c)   , who is the ​ (d)   of the universe and represents ​ (e)   .

• Monotheism
• one
• Ahura Mazda
• creator
• goodness, truth, and order

​ (a)   : Zoroastrianism also emphasizes the ​ (b)   nature of existence, with ​ (c)   representing the forces of good and ​ (d)   representing ​ (e)   .

• Dualism
• dualistic
• Ahura Mazda
• Ahriman
• evil and chaos

​ (a)   : Central to Zoroastrian belief is the ​ (b)   between ​ (c)   , truth and falsehood. Human beings are seen as ​ (d)   in this cosmic struggle, with ​ (e)   to choose between good and evil.

• Cosmic Struggle
• ongoing battle
• active participants
• free will
• good and evil

​ (a)   : Zoroastrianism promotes ​ (b)   , with a focus on ​ (c)   , ​ (d)   , and good deeds. The ethical principles are summarized in the motto "​ (e)   "

• Ethical Code
• ethical living
• righteousness
• Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds.
• truthfulness

Fire Worship: ​ (a)   is considered a ​ (b)   in Zoroastrianism, representing ​ (c)   and the presence of ​ (d)   . ​ (e)   are important places of worship.

• Fire
• sacred symbol
• purity
• Ahura Mazda
• Fire temples

Resurrection and Judgment: Zoroastrianism teaches the belief in ​ (a)   and final ​ (b)   . After death, individuals are ​ (c)   based on their ​ (d)   , and the righteous are rewarded with ​ (e)   in the presence of Ahura Mazda.

• resurrection
• judgment
• judged
• deeds in life
• eternal bliss

1. Scriptures: The primary scripture of Zoroastrianism is the ​ (a)   , which contains ​ (b)   attributed to ​ (c)   . The ​ (d)   , the most ancient hymns of the Avesta, are considered the core of Zoroastrian theology.

• Avesta
• hymns, prayers, and teachings
• Zoroaster
• Gathas

Symbols: Important symbols in Zoroastrianism include the ​ (a)   , a ​ (b)   symbol representing the ​ (c)   towards enlightenment, and the ​ (d)   , representing the divine ​ (e)   each individual.

• Faravahar
• winged
• human soul's journey
• Fravashi
• spark within