Quiz on Zoroastrianism Article on NatGeo

What is the main theme of the document titled "Preserving the Flame: The Enduring Legacy of Zoroastrianism"?

• The decline of Zoroastrianism in modern times

• The history and cultural significance of Zoroastrianism

• The architectural beauty of Zoroastrian temples

• The economic impact of Zoroastrianism

Where did Aaria Boomla travel to join her family in a religious ceremony?

• Tehran, Iran

• Mumbai, India

• Udvada, India

• Karachi, Pakistan

What ritual did Aaria undergo inside the temple precinct?

• Lighting a ceremonial candle

• Bathing in sacred water and donning white clothes

• Offering flowers at the altar

• Singing hymns in a choir

How many sources were used to ignite the sacred fire according to Zoroastrian tradition?

• 10

• 12

• 16

• 20

What is the name of the creator worshipped in Zoroastrianism?

• Ahura Mazda

• Vishnu

• Zeus

• Odin

Who is considered the ancient prophet of Zoroastrianism?

• Ahura Mazda

• Zarathushtra

• Cyrus the Great

• Atash Bahram

What is the core principle of Zoroastrianism?

• Wealth and power

• Good thoughts, good words, good deeds

• Reincarnation

• Meditation

Which empire did Cyrus the Great establish where Zoroastrianism thrived?

• Roman Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Achaemenian Persian Empire

• Byzantine Empire

What significant event happened in A.D. 651 concerning Zoroastrianism?

• Arrival of Islam

• Mongol Invasion

• Sacred Fires

• Islamic Revolution

How did Zoroastrianism influence Abrahamic faiths?

• Through the concept of reincarnation

• By introducing the idea of a single supreme deity and duality of good and evil

• By promoting polytheism

• By encouraging monastic life