Question 1

As the Japanese became more accustomed to integrating Shinto and Buddhism, they accepted that the _________ were the incarnations of the Buddha.

Accepted Answer

A)  lamas
B)  orishas
C)  shamans
D)  kami D

Question 2

Do the people of Japan believe in life after death?

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Question 3

_________ are spirits, deities, or essences found in both animate and inanimate objects.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mikos
B)  Kahuna
C)  Shamans
D)  Kami

Question 4

The practice of providing commemorative meals at funerals is no longer seen in Japan today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

_________, "the way of the gods," is an indigenous religion with its origins in ancient times.

Accepted Answer

A)  Yoruba
B)  Lakota
C)  Shinto
D)  Islam

Question 6

Despite rising secularization since World War II, Japan remains the most:

Accepted Answer

A)  successful country in the world of business.
B)  religious country in the developed world.
C)  law-abiding country in the developed world.
D)  technologically advanced country in the world.

Question 7

Around 1700, a movement within Shinto emphasized that the Japanese people:

Accepted Answer

A)  were the soldiers of the gods.
B)  must not worship idols.
C)  were the descendants of the gods.
D)  must practice Buddhism.

Question 8

Small movements to practice Shinto have arisen in certain areas in North America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Shinto priest (or priests)  conduct wedding ceremonies at the front of a shrine, after a formal procession, and are assisted by:

Accepted Answer

A)  orishas.
B)  iyalawos.
C)  kami.
D)  mikos.

Question 10

The kami don't serve as moral examples because:

Accepted Answer

A)  they aren't always perfect in their behavior.
B)  they are not high gods.
C)  they are associated with the evil energies in nature.
D)  they are not divine beings. A

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true of the kami?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are identified with natural features.
B)  They are identified only with living objects.
C)  They are all-knowing deities.
D)  They are the ancestors of the followers of the Shinto religion.

Question 12

In Japanese tradition, when is the "feast of consecration" held?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

The Fushimi Inari shrine near Kyoto has thousands of torii.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Discuss Shinto wedding rituals.

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The Shinto priest (or...

Question 15

Why do independent-minded religious seekers find Shinto religion appealing?

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The Shinto religion's...

Question 16

What does the term "kamikaze" literally mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  "ten thousand years"
B)  "Divine Wind"
C)  "sect Shinto"
D)  "state Shinto"

Question 17

Japanese myths refer to what husband-and-wife gods as the creators of Japan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kami and Kazi
B)  Izanagi and Izanami
C)  Orolun and Orisha
D)  Babalawo and Iyalawo

Question 18

Shinto wedding rituals take place in front of a shrine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What was the religious nature of Japan prior to the arrival of Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

The overall aims of Shinto ethics are to:

Accepted Answer

A)  promote harmony and purity in all spheres.
B)  harness the power of nature and control it.
C)  promote a set of commands and teach people how to lead a good life.
D)  advise people to accept and follow the teachings of the kami. A

Exam 8: Encountering Shinto: the Way of the Kami

As the Japanese became more accustomed to integrating Shinto and Buddhism, they accepted that the _________ were the incarnations of the Buddha.

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Do the people of Japan believe in life after death?

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_________ are spirits, deities, or essences found in both animate and inanimate objects.

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The practice of providing commemorative meals at funerals is no longer seen in Japan today.

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_________, "the way of the gods," is an indigenous religion with its origins in ancient times.

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Despite rising secularization since World War II, Japan remains the most:

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Around 1700, a movement within Shinto emphasized that the Japanese people:

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Small movements to practice Shinto have arisen in certain areas in North America.

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The Shinto priest (or priests) conduct wedding ceremonies at the front of a shrine, after a formal procession, and are assisted by:

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The kami don't serve as moral examples because:

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Which of the following statements is true of the kami?

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In Japanese tradition, when is the "feast of consecration" held?

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The Fushimi Inari shrine near Kyoto has thousands of torii.

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Discuss Shinto wedding rituals.

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Why do independent-minded religious seekers find Shinto religion appealing?

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What does the term "kamikaze" literally mean?

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Japanese myths refer to what husband-and-wife gods as the creators of Japan?

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Shinto wedding rituals take place in front of a shrine.

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What was the religious nature of Japan prior to the arrival of Buddhism?

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The overall aims of Shinto ethics are to:

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