After its role as the official religion of the Persian Empire, Zoroastrianism was then the official religion of what other empire?
a. Roman Empire
b. Parthian Empire
c. Mughal Empire
d. Sassanian Empire
d. Sassanian Empire
Analysis:
a, c & d. Incorrect. Closer to the present era, Zoroastrianism emerged from the mists of time and became a key religion in the world, but never in the Roman Empire.
d. Correct. Zoroastrianism was also the official religion of the Sassanian Empire, around 600 C.E. This covered the ancient Persian homelands, but did not reach as far as the Persian Empire did.
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