Question 1

Why did the Mesopotamian religion not retain its hold on human imagination?

Accepted Answer

A)  It did not offer immortality. 
B)  It was polytheistic. 
C)  It was too complicated. 
D)  It was absurd. 
A)  It did not offer immortality. 
B)  It was polytheistic. 
C)  It was too complicated. 
D)  It was absurd.

Question 2

The Zoroastrian Festival of the New Day is for

Accepted Answer

A)  giving presents and gifts to the poor. 
B)  honoring the souls of the dead. 
C)  celebrating the New Year. 
D)  ritual cleansing. 
A)  giving presents and gifts to the poor. 
B)  honoring the souls of the dead. 
C)  celebrating the New Year. 
D)  ritual cleansing.

Question 3

Describe in detail the Zoroastrian death ritual.

Accepted Answer

The Zoroastrian death ritual, also known

Question 4

The scriptures of Zoroastrianism were all written during the life of Zarathustra.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to Babylonian myth, what spread pestilence and suffering among humanity?

Accepted Answer

A)  insects 
B)  rats 
C)  pigeons 
D)  demons 
A)  insects 
B)  rats 
C)  pigeons 
D)  demons

Question 6

Historical depictions of Mesopotamia refer to

Accepted Answer

A)  all of the land around the Mediterranean Sea. 
B)  the land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. 
C)  the name of Utnapishtim's ship. 
D)  the moat around a ziggurat. 
A)  all of the land around the Mediterranean Sea. 
B)  the land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. 
C)  the name of Utnapishtim's ship. 
D)  the moat around a ziggurat.

Question 7

Discuss the ancient religions of Iraq and Iran as sources of beliefs in other religions.

Accepted Answer

The ancient religions of Iraq and Iran,

Question 8

Rites of passage were very important to the ancient peoples of Iraq.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Zarathustra was a firm monotheist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What Babylonian god conferred immortality on Utnapishtim and his wife out of remorse for causing the great flood?

Accepted Answer

A)  E 
B)  Enki 
C)  Enlil 
D)  Tammuz 
A)  E 
B)  Enki 
C)  Enlil 
D)  Tammuz

Question 11

The king of Uruk who sought immortality following the death of his friend, Enkidu, was

Accepted Answer

A)  Utnapishtim. 
B)  Gilgamesh. 
C)  Enki. 
D)  Tiamat. 
A)  Utnapishtim. 
B)  Gilgamesh. 
C)  Enki. 
D)  Tiamat.

Question 12

Briefly describe the life and essential teachings of Zarathustra.

Accepted Answer

Zarathustra, also known as Zoroaster, wa

Why did the Mesopotamian religion not retain its hold on human imagination?

The Zoroastrian Festival of the New Day is for

Describe in detail the Zoroastrian death ritual.

The scriptures of Zoroastrianism were all written during the life of Zarathustra.

According to Babylonian myth, what spread pestilence and suffering among humanity?

Historical depictions of Mesopotamia refer to

Discuss the ancient religions of Iraq and Iran as sources of beliefs in other religions.

Rites of passage were very important to the ancient peoples of Iraq.

Zarathustra was a firm monotheist.

What Babylonian god conferred immortality on Utnapishtim and his wife out of remorse for causing the great flood?

The king of Uruk who sought immortality following the death of his friend, Enkidu, was

Briefly describe the life and essential teachings of Zarathustra.

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Exam 7: Ancient Religions of Iraq and Iran

Why did the Mesopotamian religion not retain its hold on human imagination?

The Zoroastrian Festival of the New Day is for

Describe in detail the Zoroastrian death ritual.

The scriptures of Zoroastrianism were all written during the life of Zarathustra.

According to Babylonian myth, what spread pestilence and suffering among humanity?

Historical depictions of Mesopotamia refer to

Discuss the ancient religions of Iraq and Iran as sources of beliefs in other religions.

Rites of passage were very important to the ancient peoples of Iraq.

Zarathustra was a firm monotheist.

What Babylonian god conferred immortality on Utnapishtim and his wife out of remorse for causing the great flood?

The king of Uruk who sought immortality following the death of his friend, Enkidu, was

Briefly describe the life and essential teachings of Zarathustra.

Religions of the Americas

Religions of Africa

Hinduism

Buddhism

Jainism and Sikhism

China and Japan

Judaism

Christianity

Islam

New Forms of Older Religions

Globalization and World Religions

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