Zoroastrianism
Zoroastrianism, the Religion of Ancient Persia
The Bundahishn of the Middle Persian era tells of the world created by the deity Ahura Mazda. The great mountain, Alburz, grew for 800 years until it touched the sky. From that point, rain fell, forming the Vourukasha sea and two great rivers. The first animal, the white bull, lived on the bank of the river Veh Rod. However, the evil spirit, Angra Mainyu, killed it. Its seed was carried to the moon and purified, creating many animals and plants. Across the river lived the first man, Gayomard, bright as the sun. Angra Mainyu also killed him. Ouch! The sun purified his seed for forty years, which then sprouted a rhubarb plant. This plant grew into Mashya and Mashyanag, the first mortals. Instead of killing them, Angra Mainyu deceived them into worshipping him. After 50 years they bore twins, but they ate the twins, owing to their sin. After a very long time, two more twins were born, and from them came all humans (but specifically Persians).
(Creation story found at http://www.livescience.com/11316-top-10-intelligent-designs-creation-myths.html)
Founded: The 6th Century
Founder:Zarathustra (Zoroaster)
Place: Ancient Persia(present day Iran)
Language in Ancient Persia: Old Persian Cuneiform
The Bundahishn of the Middle Persian era tells of the world created by the deity Ahura Mazda. The great mountain, Alburz, grew for 800 years until it touched the sky. From that point, rain fell, forming the Vourukasha sea and two great rivers. The first animal, the white bull, lived on the bank of the river Veh Rod. However, the evil spirit, Angra Mainyu, killed it. Its seed was carried to the moon and purified, creating many animals and plants. Across the river lived the first man, Gayomard, bright as the sun. Angra Mainyu also killed him. Ouch! The sun purified his seed for forty years, which then sprouted a rhubarb plant. This plant grew into Mashya and Mashyanag, the first mortals. Instead of killing them, Angra Mainyu deceived them into worshipping him. After 50 years they bore twins, but they ate the twins, owing to their sin. After a very long time, two more twins were born, and from them came all humans (but specifically Persians).
(Creation story found at http://www.livescience.com/11316-top-10-intelligent-designs-creation-myths.html)
Founded: The 6th Century
Founder:Zarathustra (Zoroaster)
Place: Ancient Persia(present day Iran)
Language in Ancient Persia: Old Persian Cuneiform
Crops in Iran: Medicinal herbs, saffron, wheat, tobacco(they trade surplus crops with items from other countries)
Government: Iran is a theocracy.
Official Language: Farsi Persian
Iran means "Land of the Aryans
Population: About 65 million people
Capital: Tehran
Currency: Iranian rial
Math system:
-Grade 9=Math 1
-Grade 10=Math 2, Geometry, or Statistics and modeling
-Grade 11=Algebra & Probability, Geometry 2, or Calculus
-Grade 12=More advanced calculus or Linear Algebra,
Education in Iran:
-18 million students
-elementary school teachers are mostly females
-1 million hired and paid teachers
Government: Iran is a theocracy.
Official Language: Farsi Persian
Iran means "Land of the Aryans
Population: About 65 million people
Capital: Tehran
Currency: Iranian rial
Math system:
-Grade 9=Math 1
-Grade 10=Math 2, Geometry, or Statistics and modeling
-Grade 11=Algebra & Probability, Geometry 2, or Calculus
-Grade 12=More advanced calculus or Linear Algebra,
Education in Iran:
-18 million students
-elementary school teachers are mostly females
-1 million hired and paid teachers