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