7.08 Shintoism

What is the belief system unique to Japan?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Shintoism

• Animism

What is the spirit of a god called in Shintoism?

• Kami

• Ancestor

• Shrine

• Festival

Which of the following religions can be practiced alongside Shintoism?

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Judaism

What is the primary focus of daily ritual practices in Shintoism?

• Building discipline

• Connecting with nature

• Honoring ancestors

• Achieving moral purity

What is the importance of shrines in Shintoism?

• To worship gods

• To perform ceremonies

• To show respect to ancestors

• All of the above

What is the belief about physical purity in Shintoism?

• It is more important than moral purity

• It is less important than moral purity

• It is equally important as moral purity

• It is not important at all

What is the purpose of the rituals in Shintoism?

• To cleanse and purify the world

• To achieve spiritual enlightenment

• To gain material wealth

• To connect with supernatural beings

Where can Shinto shrines be located?

• Only in buildings

• Only in natural objects

• Both in buildings and natural objects

• Nowhere

What do participants carry during the Nachi Fire Festival?

• Water

• Torches

• Rocks

• Statues

What do the large torches represent in the Nachi Fire Festival?

• The power of water

• The power of rocks

• The power of fire

• The power of statues