Feudal Japan - Religion Lesson 3 Starter

Feudal Japan - Religion Lesson 3 Starter

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Bayden Schellein

History

8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Religion has always been an important aspect of Japanese life and culture. It contributed to both the political and _______________ structures of the country and enabled people to understand their world.

philosopher

social

human

ancestors

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The main belief systems in Japan were Shinto, Buddhism and Confucianism.

Shinto is the oldest belief system in Japan and has strong connections to__________________.

nature

Samurai

loyalty

humans

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

____, or sacred spirits are a key aspect of the religion as are sacred places in Japan such as Mt Fuji. When people die, they become ____ and as such families continue to pay their respect to their relatives through worship. This is done at shrines, often in the family home. 

Kami

ancestors

human

philosopher

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Buddhism has been part of the Japanese belief system since the 6th century when it was introduced from China. Shinto and Buddhism co-exist. Buddhism focuses on ___________________, behaviour and discipline

Meditation

celebrations

rituals

loyalty

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

One particular sect of Buddhists, Zen, has a particular focus on meditation. This practice was of particular importance to the ______________________ because of the need for discipline and order in their lives.

Meditation

Samurai

ancestors

philosopher

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Confucianism came to Japan in the third century and is named after the philosopher Confucius. Respect for one’s elders, correct relationships, worship of ancestors and the importance of family _________________________ are key principles of Confucianism. 

loyalty

rituals

Meditation

shrines