What did NOT happen to Zoroastrians after its territories were conquered by Muslims?
a. Their religious liberty was restricted.
b. Up to three-quarters of their religious literature was destroyed, and many fire temples as well.
c. Most Zoroastrians willingly converted to Islam.
d. Zoroastrianism in Iran stayed strong because Muslims treated Zoroastrians well as a “people of the book.”
d. Zoroastrianism in Iran stayed strong because Muslims treated Zoroastrians well as a “people of the book.”
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Religious liberty was indeed restricted.
b. Incorrect. Much of Zoroastrian sacred literature, including their scriptures, was destroyed; many fire temples were also destroyed or damaged.
c. Incorrect. Despite some mistreatment by Muslims, most Zoroastrians seem to have willingly converted to Islam over about a century.
d. Correct. This is not happen; Zoroastrianism in Iran rapidly lost strength despite its “people of the book” status. Although Zoroastrianism had been one of the world’s largest religions, the Muslim Arab conquest began the process of shrinking Zoroastrianism to be one of the smallest of world religions.
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