CIVILIZATION
ASSYRIAN
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A polytheistic religion of Persia
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A monotheistic religion of Persia
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A form of currency used in Persia
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The capital of the Persian Empire
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Detailed explanation-1: -What is Zoroastrianism? Zoroastrianism is one of the world’s oldest monotheistic religions, having originated in ancient Persia. It contains both monotheistic and dualistic elements, and many scholars believe Zoroastrianism influenced the belief systems of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Detailed explanation-2: -Zoroastrians believe that there is one universal, transcendent, all-good, and uncreated supreme creator deity, Ahura Mazda, or the “Wise Lord” (Ahura meaning “Lord” and Mazda meaning “Wisdom” in Avestan).
Detailed explanation-3: -The Gathas are traditionally attributed to Zarathustra, the eponymous founder of the Zoroastrian tradition.
Detailed explanation-4: -Zoroastrians believe in one God, called Ahura Mazda (meaning ‘Wise Lord’). He is compassionate, just, and is the creator of the universe. Ahura Mazda is: Omniscient (knows everything)
Detailed explanation-5: -Surveys of current demographics According to the 2011 Iranian census, 99.98% of Iranians believe in Islam, while the rest of the population believe in other officially recognized minority religions: Christianity, Judaism and Zoroastrianism.