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16 Cards in this Set
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Which country is Z practiced in?
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India
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What concepts did they bring to the Jews?
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Angels, resurrection, Satan, and afterlife.
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Who is the founder of Z?
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Zarathustra
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What concepts do they share with LDS faith?
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Premortal life, mortality, afterlife, no denominations, tension with traditions and modernity
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What is the place of water?
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haoma, mix that symbolizes immortality
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What is the place of fire?
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never put out, constant car, symbolizes sacrifice
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What did the Aryans contribute to Z?
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Purity cleansing, one God, and one law
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Where did this religion take place historically?
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Iran
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What was Zaruthustra's calling?
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A prophet of the true faith
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What was the name of the angel Zarathustra saw?
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Vohu Manah (Good Thoughts)
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What is the name of the supreme God?
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Ahura Mazda
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Who did Zarathustra convert that was so important?
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King of Persia, Vistapsa
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What is the main body of scripture called?
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Avesta
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What are the five main beliefs of Z?
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1. One God
2. Six immortal beings with God 3. Fire for worship 4. Agency of good and evil 5. Course for humans before and after life |
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Who are the six immortal beings?
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Vohu Manah (Good Thoughts), Asha (Righteousness and Order), Armaiti (Love), Kshathra (Desirable Dominion)Haurvata (Health), Ameretat (Long Life)
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What are the six angels called as one?
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Amesha Spentas
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