Japan: Religion

What kind of animal typically protects Shinto fountains?

• Turtles
• Dragons
• Cranes
• Elephants

What is the name of the most important Japanese deity?

• Kami
• Izanagi
• Amaterasu
• Izanami

Does the Shinto religion have a founding leader or a sacred text?

• Yes
• No

What is this called in Japanese?

• Torii
• Otera
• Omikuji
• Ema

True or False:  Kami can live in shrines that are located on shopping streets.

• True
• False

Which religion do most Japanese people consider themselves?

• Shinto
• Buddhist
• Christian
• Both Shinto and Buddhist

Which religion is native to Japan?

• Shinto
• Buddhism
• Judaism
• Islam

The Ise Jingu is rebuilt every ____ years.

• 2
• 20
• 200
• 2,000

How do you ward away evil spirits at a Buddhist temple?

• Water
• Incense
• Clap your hands
• Ring a bell

Buddhism originated in which country?

• Japan
• China
• Korea
• India