Mazdakism

Target entity: Mazdakism
Context triple: [Ancient Iran, religion, Mazdakism]

• A. Zoroastrianism
  Zoroastrianism is one of the world’s oldest monotheistic religions, originating in ancient Persia and centered on the teachings of the prophet Zoroaster and the worship of the supreme god Ahura Mazda.
• B. Mandaeism
  Mandaeism is a monotheistic Gnostic religion of the Middle East centered on John the Baptist, with a rich tradition of baptismal rituals and sacred literature in a dialect of Aramaic.
• C. Mithraism
  Mithraism was an ancient mystery religion centered on the god Mithras that spread through the Roman Empire, particularly among soldiers, and featured secret rites, underground temples, and a strong emphasis on loyalty and cosmic order.
• D. Manichaeism
  Manichaeism was a major dualistic, syncretic religion founded by the prophet Mani in the 3rd century CE that spread from the Roman Empire to China, blending elements of Christianity, Zoroastrianism, and Buddhism.
• E. Atharism
  Atharism is a traditional Sunni Islamic theological school that emphasizes strict adherence to the Quran and Hadith while rejecting speculative theology and metaphorical interpretation of God's attributes.
• F. None of above. chosen
• G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.

Target entity: Mazdakism
Target entity description: Mazdakism was a late 5th–early 6th century Persian religious and social movement that preached communal ownership, social welfare, and radical egalitarianism within a Zoroastrian-influenced framework.

• A. Zoroastrianism
  Zoroastrianism is one of the world’s oldest monotheistic religions, originating in ancient Persia and centered on the teachings of the prophet Zoroaster and the worship of the supreme god Ahura Mazda.
• B. Mandaeism
  Mandaeism is a monotheistic Gnostic religion of the Middle East centered on John the Baptist, with a rich tradition of baptismal rituals and sacred literature in a dialect of Aramaic.
• C. Mithraism
  Mithraism was an ancient mystery religion centered on the god Mithras that spread through the Roman Empire, particularly among soldiers, and featured secret rites, underground temples, and a strong emphasis on loyalty and cosmic order.
• D. Manichaeism
  Manichaeism was a major dualistic, syncretic religion founded by the prophet Mani in the 3rd century CE that spread from the Roman Empire to China, blending elements of Christianity, Zoroastrianism, and Buddhism.
• E. Atharism
  Atharism is a traditional Sunni Islamic theological school that emphasizes strict adherence to the Quran and Hadith while rejecting speculative theology and metaphorical interpretation of God's attributes.
• F. None of above. chosen