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WorksheetsU1 L8: Shinto 7.08
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 8mins
Match the characteristics to the belief system
Follows teachings of Siddhartha
based on the teachings of Confucius
ancient indigenous beliefs
escape from suffering
social order and duty
harmony with nature
goal of Nirvana
filial piety
Kami and animism
What are Kami?
Gods/Spirits
Animals
Plants
None of the above
What are Torii Gates?
A type of church
A type of building
A structure that symbolizes the presence of Kami
None of the above
A religious ceremony consisting of actions performed in a specific order
ritual practices
localized
sources
indigenous
Animism is _______________
an indigenous religion of Japan
restrict (something) to a particular place
belief in spirits outside the body
the passing of customs or beliefs from generation to generation
What is the primary focus of Shintoism?
Achieving spiritual enlightenment
Gaining material wealth
Honoring ancestors
Connecting with nature
One of the most important kami is the ____goddess, Amaterasu.
stars
moon
sun
rain
Many Shintoists also practice _______.
Islam
Christianity
Daoism
Buddhism
What is a unique feature of Shintoism?
technology
It rejects the concept of nature spirits.
It is monotheistic.
It does not have a main sacred text.
Which is a basic concept of Shintoism?
Shintoism stresses the importance of nature spirits called kami.
Shintoism honors Buddha as a god.
Shintoism stresses the importance of honoring ancestors and preparing for the afterlife.
Shintoism follows a strict interpretation of the Bible.
How did Buddhism gain popularity in Japan?
It was adapted to incorporate the ideas of traditional Japanese religion.
It supported the social structures of Japanese feudalism.
It promoted war during a time of clan rivalries.
It promoted trade during a time of isolation.
