Hebrew and Persian Mythology Flashcards

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Religion founded by Rumi

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Whirling Dervishes

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2
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Founder of Zoroastrianism

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Zoraster or Zarathustra

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3
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Good God in Zoroastrianism

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Ahura Mazda

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4
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Bad God in Zoroastrianism

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Ahriman

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5
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What scholars call the first five books of old testament

A

Pentatuk

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6
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A muslim person who has taken a vow of poverty

A

Dervish

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7
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Archetype found in the bible

A

Biblical Hero

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8
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Scrolls found near the dead sea

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Dead Sea Scrolls

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9
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Persian poems

A

Rubai from the Rubaiyat, author is Omar Khayyam

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10
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Story with moral stated directly

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Didactic

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11
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Sufism

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A sect of islam

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12
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Caliph

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Muslim leader

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13
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First five books of the bible

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Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy

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14
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Central message of Islam

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There is a single, unique God who is the creator and sustainer of life, and Mohammad is his prophet.

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15
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5 pillars of Islam

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  1. Fasting During the Month of Ramadan
  2. 5 Daily prayers facing Mecca
  3. Pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in your life.
  4. Profess your faith in Islam
  5. Must donate a portion of your income to charity.
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