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Religion/Philosophy in Japan

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

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1.

Here are 4 Religions/philosophies, which one isn't one of the 3 most prevalent in Japan?

a)

Shinto

b)

Christianity

c)

Buddhism

d)

Confucianism

2.

Shinto is religion unique to Japan. Which of these are core aspects of this religion?

a)

Kami

b)

Purity and Impurity

c)

Meditation

d)

Hierarchy

e)

Churches

3.

Shintoism involves the worship of kami, but what are they?

a)

Special Religious objects, amulets, etc.

b)

Gods

c)

Spiritually divine beings

d)

Historical figures of great importance

4.

Buddhism was introduced to Japan via

(a)  

5.

Select the different ways that Buddhism can be practised in Japan.

a)

Visiting temples

b)

Family Shrines

c)

Meditation

d)

Fasting

e)

All of the mentioned

6.

Confucianism was introduced to Japan from China.

However, true or false?

In Japan, Confucianism is treated as more of a philosophy/idea of thought and less as a part of society or a religious practice.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Which of those below are Confucian teachings ?

a)

Filial Piety and Humanity

b)

Proper conduct, Hierarchy

c)

Family stability and social responsibility

d)

Natural and social order

e)

All mentioned

8.

Which religion/philosophy's practices doesn't include prayers?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Shintoism

c)

Confucianism

9.

Which philosophy/religion has a greater focus on death and is practiced at most funerals?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Shintoism

10.

Which religion/philosophy reveres Amaterasu, the sun goddess?

a)

Shintoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism