EARLY BELIEFS AND CULTURES

Shinto is strongly oriented toward ______

• man.
• ethics.
• nature.
• water.

How are Daoism and Shinto similar?

• both are of Japanese origin.
• both use the yin and yang symbol and idea to teach balance in all things.
• both affirm life in this world and find sacred experience and spiritual lessons within nature.
• both require the practitioners full attention and leave no room for other religious beliefs.

Which is NOT an example of cultural diffusion?

• Muslim professor moving to America to teach Arabic at a university.

• Different languages spoken in Lubbock

• Missionaries spreading Christianity around the world.

• Students from different cultures in a classroom.

What are two things worshipers do in the Shinto religion?

• Clap their hands to attract the god's attention and whisper a short prayer

• pray and dance

• ring bells and wash their hands

• play music, clap their hands and dance

What is the best translation of the word "kami"?

• Spirit
• Temple
• Sacrifice
• Gate

what is shinto

• a religion

• the main region of japan currently

• the main religion of japan in the middle ages

• a kid