Foundations of Occult History

Occultism And Esoterica

A collection of introductory questions covering historical figures, symbols, and terminology within Western esotericism.

history mysticism occult

15 Questions Easy Ages 18+ Oct 12, 2026

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1 Which 16th-century figure is famous for his work on Hermeticism and the creation of the Enochian language?

A John Dee
B Aleister Crowley
C Eliphas Levi
D Franz Bardon

2 What is the name of the traditional deck of cards used in divination, typically consisting of 78 cards?

A Oracle
B Tarot
C Lenormand
D I Ching

3 The study and practice of turning base metals into gold is known as what?

A Astrology
B Numerology
C Alchemy
D Theurgy

4 Which secret society, founded in the late 19th century, was dedicated to the study of the Qabalah and ceremonial magic?

A The Illuminati
B The Rosicrucians
C The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn
D The Freemasons

5 Which term refers to a symbolic diagram used in ritual magic to represent a spirit or deity?

A Sigil
B Mantra
C Talisman
D Amulet

6 Who authored the influential book 'The Secret Teachings of All Ages' published in 1928?

A Manly P. Hall
B Helena Blavatsky
C William Butler Yeats
D Arthur Edward Waite

7 The practice of predicting the future through the study of celestial bodies is called:

A Palmistry
B Astrology
C Cartomancy
D Geomancy

8 What is the name of the ancient Greek philosophical tradition that heavily influenced Western esotericism?

A Stoicism
B Cynicism
C Hermeticism
D Epicureanism

9 In the context of Western esotericism, what does the term 'Macrocosm' generally refer to?

A The human body
B The entire universe
C The underworld
D A singular atom

10 Which famous occultist founded the religion of Thelema?

A Aleister Crowley
B Austin Osman Spare
C Gerald Gardner
D Dion Fortune

11 What is the practice of divination by interpreting lines and patterns on the palm of the hand called?

A Chiromancy
B Hydromancy
C Pyromancy
D Aeromancy

12 Which occult group was a precursor to the modern study of Theosophy in the 19th century?

A The Theosophical Society
B The Ghost Club
C The Society for Psychical Research
D The Golden Dawn

13 The 'Tree of Life' is a central symbol in which mystical tradition?

A Taoism
B Kabbalah
C Zoroastrianism
D Shinto

14 What is the name for a charm believed to provide magical protection to the wearer?

A Sigil
B Amulet
C Rune
D Glyph

15 Who is considered the founder of the Theosophical Society?

A Helena Blavatsky
B Annie Besant
C Rudolf Steiner
D Alice Bailey

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