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