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