- 1. Which culture is famous for the practice of feeding their gods with human sacrifices?
A) Romans
B) Norse
C) Aztecs
D) Greeks
- 2. What is the term for the practice of offering something as a sacrifice?
A) Transfiguration
B) Incantation
C) Invocation
D) Oblation
- 3. During which festival did ancient Greeks perform sacrifices to honor Dionysus?
A) Panathenaea
B) Nemean Games
C) Olympics
D) City Dionysia
- 4. What is the term for a symbolic act of sacrifice in modern contexts?
A) Symbolic sacrifice
B) Ritualistic symbolism
C) Tradition
D) Cultural appropriation
- 5. What animal is commonly associated with the Jewish Yom Kippur sacrifice?
A) Lamb
B) Dove
C) Goat
D) Bull
- 6. What term describes the practice of offering life to ensure a higher cause?
A) Gift
B) Sacrifice
C) Donation
D) Contribution
- 7. What is a common purpose for animal sacrifice across different cultures?
A) To express anger
B) Seeking favor or blessings
C) To mark the end of a season
D) To celebrate victory
- 8. What is the significance of blood in many sacrificial rituals?
A) It represents wealth
B) It denotes death
C) It serves no significance
D) It symbolizes life
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