Chapter 10 Multiple-Choice Self-Quiz (Level 2)

. The embodied forces of order and good will do battle against the embodied forces of chaos and evil

in the realm of the physical world.

to bring about the creation of the earth.

on the Chinvat Bridge.

once Angra Mainyu has triumphed over Spenta Mainyu.

. The final triumph of good over evil will be achieved through the separation of the evil from the good, culminating in

complete purification.

the destruction of this world by fire and the coming of the kingdom of heaven.

the return of Ahura Mazda from confinement in hell.

the vanquishing of the fravashis and yazatas.

. Similarities between early Hinduism and Zoroastrianism

related to their shared teachings about the origins of the world.

had more to do with practices than beliefs.

had more to do with beliefs than practices.

can be explained by the common origins of the peoples of northern India and Iran.

. According to tradition, Zarathushtra

had initial difficulty in persuading others to accept his teachings.

traveled to India to learn about its religions.

traveled to Mesopotamia to learn about its religions.

urged his followers have large families.

. Which of the following derived in part from Zoroastrianism in the third century C.E.?

Manichaeism

Zurvanism

Catharism

Philistinism

. Zoroastrians pray daily

at sunrise and at sunset.

during five periods determined by the position of the sun.

except for Sunday.

for about half an hour.

. The kusti ritual is performed

during the initiation ceremony, and then once per year.

in the ceremonial room of the temple.

on the three most holy days of the year.

while standing in a lighted space and reciting ritual texts.

. By definition, Zoroastrian temples are

circular in design, representative of the sun.

constructed entirely of marbles quarried in Iran.

set apart from the impurities of the world outside.

situated within walking distance of the Towers of Silence.

. Sacred fires are prevented from coming into contact with various polluting objects, including

clothing worn by nonpriests.

insects.

saliva.

wood from coniferous trees.

. Texts such as the Arda Viraz Namag make clear that women

are to be subordinate to men.

are most of all expected to be obedient wives.

who have not been obedient to their husbands have no chance of going to heaven.

All of the above

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