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Quiz for Primary Source 2.5: Zoroaster’s Teachings in the Avesta

1. The poem’s insistence that each person must make a choice between “life or non-life“" is an example of

Zoroastrian fatalism.

the vengeful nature of Ahuramazda.

the amorality of Zoroastrian religious teachings.

Zoroastrian dualism.

Correct. The answer is d. The poem repeatedly juxtaposes opposites, stressing the individual’s choice between good and evil.

Incorrect. The answer is d. The poem repeatedly juxtaposes opposites, stressing the individual’s choice between good and evil.

2. On the basis of this poem, we can conclude that Zoroastrians believe

in reincarnation.

in an afterlife.

that each person is a god unto themselves.

that men are more holy than women.

Correct. The answer is b. Zoroastrians believe that the good will be rewarded and the bad punished in the afterlife.

Incorrect. The answer is b. Zoroastrians believe that the good will be rewarded and the bad punished in the afterlife.

3. The poem expresses the Zoroastrian belief that

death is an illusion.

good and evil are locked in a cosmic battle.

there are many paths to holiness.

God made human beings in his image.

Correct. The answer is b. Zoroastrians believe that each person must choose a side in this battle.

Incorrect. The answer is b. Zoroastrians believe that each person must choose a side in this battle.