Shintoism-Knowledge Check

What is a kami?

Choose three Shintoism beliefs from the following options:

• A spirit dwells in every single thing surrounding us

• The physical world itself is sacred and needs to be respected at all times

• People's social status is closely related to people's karma

• Humans are believed to be born good and pure, and evil is caused by malevolent spirits

• There's specific definition and understanding of right or wrong in Shintoism

Choose the correct descriptions of Amaterasu.

• Amaterasu is the goddess of storm who is known to be chaotic and mischievous

• Amaterasu is the goddess of sun who brings light to humans and the world

• Amaterasu was born from Izanagi's left eye as he performed the purification ritual after returning from the underworld

• Amaterasu was known as the ancestor of the imperial line of Japan

Describe: What happened after Amaterasu hid in the cave?

Describe: List at least three different ways for ancient Japanese people to stop small pox.

Explain: Why are purification rituals the central aspect of Shintoism? And then provide an example of purification ritual conducted by Japanese people.

The most sacred Shinto shrine is the ____________________.

Explain: How did Yamatohime-no-mikoto find the perfect place to set up the shrine for Amaterasu?

Explain: What role did the "mirror" play in the myth of Amaterasu?

Define: Naiku and Geku.