Sixth Grade Quiz on Zoroastrianism

A reminder that sixth graders will have a short quiz tomorrow on Zoroastrianism. What should they know?

+That it was founded by Zoroaster (also known as Zarathustra)
+That the religion is a monotheistic one
+That their one true god is Ahura Mazda, described as The Creator, The Lord of Light, and Source of All That is Good
+That Ahura Mazda is opposed by Angra Mainyu, also called Ahriman—who is the Source of All That is Bad, a Liar, and Destroyer of the Good
+Zoroastrians believe that at the end of time Ahura Mazda will defeat Angra Mainyu once and for all
+To Zoroastrians, fire is a powerful symbol of purity. Water is also a symbol of purity. Both are used in Fire Temples, where Zoroastrians worship.

+The Faravahar (seen above) is a symbol used by both Zoroastrians and Iranians
+The man symbolizes the soul; he is an older man to symbolize wisdom
+In one hand he holds a ring, symbolizing faith; the other points forwards and upwards, symbolizing a life lived in the right directions
+A ring encircles his lower body and stands for the eternality of the soul
+Each wing has three rows of feathers, reminders of 'Good Thoughts, Good Words, and Good Deeds'
+Below are three rows of feathers, 'Bad Thoughts, Bad Words, and Bad Deeds' that the man must rise above
+Ribbons point in each direction, symbolizing the choice between right and wrong that one always faces