Ahuramazda
Religious Survey Form
Personal Information
First name1:
Last name1:
Place of residence:
Age of Children:
Degree:
Age:
Length of residence2:
E-mail address:
Number of Children:
Phone number1:
1 This part is optional
2 This part is related to those living abroad
Your knowledge of Internet and Computer Questions
1- Do you have access to the Internet? Yes
2- If yes, how often do you use the Internet?
No
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3- Which of the following options do you find to be the most appropriate for accessing religious information?
(please rate the choices according to their degree of importance, 1=most important 5=least important)
Educational packages (brochure, CD)
Books
Documentary films
Website
Ceremonies or international conferences
4- On average, how often do you use the internet for searching and getting religious information?
Always
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
5- On average, how often do your children use the internet for searching and getting religious information?
Always
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
6- To what extent have the Zoroastrian websites been helpful for increasing your religious knowledge?
A lot helpful
Helpful
A little helpful
Not helpful
7- If there are any, please list some of your most popular Web sites(with addresses if you know them)
8- How often do you visit these Websites? ___________
9- What do you primarily use the Web for? (You can check multiple choices)
Writing research articles
Increasing information
10- How much do you trust these websites?
A lot
Others (please specify here)
To some extent
11- In your opinion, is designing websites as religious data resources necessary? Yes
A little
No
Your Religious knowledge Questions
1- How do you evaluate your level of religious information?(Zoroastrian religion)
High
Medium
Low
2- How do you evaluate your children’s level of religious information in accordance with their age groups?
High
Medium
Low
3- How much do you put effort into educating your children in terms of religious, cultural and social issues?
(teaching them citing Gatha, familiarizing them with Shahnameh, holding religious ceremonies).
High
Medium
Low
4- For educating your children, which of these options do you prefer most? (please rate the choices according to
their degree of importance,1=most important 5=least important)
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Books
Websites
International religious conferences
Documentary films
Educational packages
5- Are your children/ you taught Zoroastrian religion?(Check all that apply)
By participating in religious classes
None
Teaching them at home
Attending religious ceremonies
Others (please specify here)
6- If you checked the first choice, are there any organized books for teaching Zoroastrian religion?
Yes
No
7- To what extend are you familiar with Avestan Alphabet (Din dabireh)?
A lot familiar
Familiar
A little familiar
Not familiar
8- To what extend are your children familiar with Avestan Alphabet (Din dabireh)?
A lot familiar
Familiar
A little familiar
9- Are there any facilities for learning Avestan alphabet?
Yes
Not familiar
No
10- To what extent are you familiar with Dari language?
A lot familiar
Familiar
A little familiar
Not familiar
A little familiar
Not familiar
11- To what extent are your children familiar with Dari language?
A lot familiar
Familiar
12- Are there any facilities for learning this language?
Yes
No
13- If yes, specify these facilities in both Avestan alphabet and Dari language, please ___________
14- Please express your opinions regarding taking advantage of Technology for increasing religious knowledge?
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Religious questions
If one of the Zoroastrian websites improves in such a way that:
 Includes a section for teaching Zoroastrian religion to both groups of children, teenagers and adults,
 Includes the research articles in basic, general and special levels with the support of Zoroastrian clergies
association (Mobedan association)1,
 Includes a section for introducing the forthcoming religious tours,
 an attempt is made to offer the websites in both English and Farsi languages,
1- How much does this project satisfy your religious needs?
Very much satisfactoty
Satisfactory
A little satisfactory
Not satisfactory
2- In case there is one valid website containing the above-mentioned facilities, which one of these options do
you prefer most?(please prioritize them, 1=most important 5=least important)
Teaching the principles (doctrines) of Zoroastrian religion
Introducing the religious and traditional ceremonies
Teaching Din dabireh
Teaching Dari language
A section for instructing children
The translation of Gathaha
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www.anjomanemobedan.com
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The religious articles and research papers
Answer to religious question
3- Do you consider this project effective for the relationships among the Zoroastrians all over the world?
Yes
No
4- In your opinion, which other areas are essential to be included in this project? ___________
5- Anything you would like to say about this project? ___________
The religious tourism Questioins
1- Do you travel on tours (for religious ceremonies)?
Yes
No
2- How much do you think religious tours can increase your religious knowledge?
Very much
3-
To some extent
Very little
Which of these options are the best means for transferring information? (Please rate the options according to
their degree of importance, 1=most important 5=least important).
Efficient tour guide
Computer packages
Catalogues and brochures
Others: (please specify) ___________
4- Do you like the idea of travelling abroad?
Yes
No
5- If No, what factors restrict you from travelling abroad?
The cost of travelling
The limitations imposed on you in the destination (Hijab,..)
Lack of tours with these facilities
Others (please specify here)
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6- Which of the historical/religious places such as firetemples, pilgrimages do you enjoy travelling? (Name some
of them according to their degree of importance). ___________
7- In your view, which of these sightseeing are most appropriate?
Historical places
Religious places and pilgrimages
Special religious ceremonies
Others (please specify) ___________
Suggestions
1- In case you have any other suggestions regarding expanding relationships among the Zoroastrians of the
world, please write here.
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2- Furthermore, if you have any expertise in these areas, or you are willing to assist us in this project, please
write your phone number.
Computer website programmer
Cameraman
Child psychologist
Voice recorder
Specialist in ancient cultures and languages
Documentary film-maker
Tourism specialist
Iconologist specialist
Graphic designer
Specialist in English language and literature
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Thank you for patiently answering each one of the above questions.
Please email the questionnaire to this address: dini.tarh@gmail.com
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