Shintoism Thurs ET

What are the kami that are so important in Shinto belief?

• They are religious writings of Shinto priests.

• These are the elected leaders of the Shinto communities.

• The people who convert to Shintoism are referred to as Kami.

• They are spirits that followers of Shinto believe exist in things all around them.

A Shintoist would be MOST LIKELY to

• Pray 5 times a day

• Make a pilgrimage to Rome

• Visit a shrine near a peaceful stream

• Attempt to rid himself of bad karma

How did Buddhism affect Japan's native religion of Shintoism?

• Followers of the two religions fought against each other

• Followers of the two religions coexisted with little conflict.

• The Japanese emperor outlawed the practice of Buddhism to appease the Shinto

• The Japanese emperor changed the official state religion from Shintoism to Buddhism

Which two religions are practiced by most of the Japanese population?

• Buddhism and Christianity

• Hinduism and Christianity

• Buddhism and Shintoism

• Hinduism and Shintoism

The divine spirit that followers of the Shinto's religion believe lives in nature; means superior in Japanese language.

• Kami
• Buddha
• Confucius