Shamanism and Initiation Ceremonies

Shamanism and Initiation Ceremonies

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Interactive Video

Religious Studies, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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In South Korea, where Buddhism and Christianity are prevalent, shamanism remains a significant belief system. To become a shaman, one must undergo the Narim Cot initiation. Gian, tormented by spirits since childhood, is called to shamanism through a mystical illness. Guided by Kim Kuma, a renowned shaman, Gian prepares for her initiation. The ceremony involves ecstatic trances and spirit possession, culminating in a knife-riding ritual. Gian successfully completes the test, marking the start of her journey as a shaman under Kim Kuma's guidance.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the dominant religions in South Korea alongside shamanism?

Hinduism and Islam

Buddhism and Christianity

Judaism and Sikhism

Taoism and Confucianism

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the mystical illness that can lead someone to become a shaman?

Reiki

Karma

Shinbyung

Narim Cot

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Kim Kuma in the context of Gian's journey?

Gian's sister

A famous Korean singer

The leader of Northern style ecstatic Shamanism

A Buddhist monk

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the Narim Cot initiation ceremony?

To honor ancestors

To test if a spirit will possess the initiate

To celebrate a festival

To perform a traditional dance

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens during the ecstatic trance in the initiation ceremony?

The shaman writes sacred texts

The shaman sings traditional songs

The shaman's mind becomes possessed by spirits

The shaman meditates silently

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the knife-riding general in the ceremony?

A historical figure

A guardian spirit

A symbol of peace

A representation of fear

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Gian do to prove her readiness during the final test?

Performs a solo dance

Sings a traditional song

Dances on knives without bleeding

Recites a sacred text

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