Shinto

What does “Shinto” mean?

• The way of life

• The way of the gods

• The way of the sun goddess

• All of the above

Shinto and Buddhism do not live side by side

• True

• False

With who did Shinto religion come into Japan?

• The Chinese people

• The Buddhist people

• The Yaiyo people

• Non of the above

Who was the sun goddesses brother?

• The storm god

• The sun god

• The ocean god

• The fire god

• The god of nature

Who did the sun goddess send to Japan to rule the country?

• Her son

• Her daughter

• Her grandson

• Her granddaughter

Which three treasures did the sun goddess give Ninigi?

• An iron sword

• A bronze mirror

• A gold necklace

• A string of jewels

What did the bronze mirror symbolize?

• Wisdom

• Kindness

• Truth

Does Japan today still believe in Shinto?

• Yes, but they also believe in Buddhism

• No, they believe in Islam

• No, they only believe in Buddhism

• No, they believe in Christianity

The spirit of a clans local kami can be found in natural objects such as mountains, trees, rivers, etc.

• true

• false

How many shrines can be found in Japan today

• About 10,000

• About 50,000

• About 80,000

• About 100,000

• About 180,000