Mithraism apparently arose in Asia Minor in the Parthian era, with the god Mithras and largely based on Zorastrianism, but with non-Iranian elements. Mithraism proselytised vigorously to the west, but appears to have been unsuccesful to the east and so should not be confused with Zoroastrianism.
One God: Ahura Mazda. One evil force: Angra Mainyu. Seven heavenly spirits. Seven evil spirits.
maybe 2
The word "god" does not exist in Nahuatl. There is a debate whether they are spirits or gods. I personally think they are spirits because I speak the language.
That depends which shamanistic tradition you are referring to, though most do not refer to these powers as gods, but as spirits. Many native American tribes identify Waconda as the Great Spirit. Spirits can have many names or none at all.
no
Ancient Egyptians worshipped their gods so that when they died they would live in the afterlife. They also worshipped their gods so that they were protected from everyday "evil" spirits.
No but your mom did
It was a cow
gods, spirits and ancestors
gods, spirits and ancestors
The religion was Zoroastrianism, where Ahura Mazda was the good guy and Angra Mainyu the bad.
They worshiped in temples.
The gods and spirits were said to be supernatural. So too were the gods of the white man.