Question 1

The word kamikaze means __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   War Pilot
B)   Purifying Influence
C)   Divine Wind
D)   Sacred Shrine

Question 2

Many religious require repentance from sinfulness, but Shinto requires __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   celebration
B)   liberation
C)   manifestation
D)   purification

Question 3

The Japanese linked the lineage of their emperors to the goddess of the sun, known as __________.

Accepted Answer

Amaterasu

Question 4

The god of rice is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Tsubaki
B)   Inari
C)   Kellogi
D)   Kyoto

Question 5

Japanese popular culture has many Shinto festivals involving formal temple worship.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

One common Shinto purification ceremony, involving the waving of a sakaki tree branch, is called __________.

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Question 7

Shinto is not easily defined as a religion because it has no ethical requirements, no sacred literature, and no __________.

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Question 8

The Shinto water purification ritual is called __________.

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Question 9

The invisible sacred quality that evokes wonder and awe in us, and the invisible spirits throughout nature are born of the essence called __________.

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Question 10

Outside of Japan, Shinto beliefs are common only in Hawaii and Brazil because __________.

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many Japan...

Question 11

Which word most closely translates the Japanese word kami?

Accepted Answer

A)   Spirits
B)   Emperor
C)   Sin
D)   Shrine

Question 12

How are priests and priestesses regarded in the Shinto tradition? How is their social role different from that of religious authorities in other traditions you have studied? What do you think might account for these differences?

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In the Shinto tradition, priests and priestesses are regarded as intermediaries between the human and spiritual realms. They are seen as essential for performing rituals, offering prayers, and maintaining the connection between the physical world and the kami (spirits or gods) that are believed to inhabit natural elements and phenomena.

Their social role in Shinto is different from that of religious authorities in other traditions in that they are not seen as having exclusive access to divine knowledge or as the sole interpreters of religious texts. Instead, their role is more focused on facilitating the relationship between humans and the kami through rituals and ceremonies.

One possible reason for these differences is the decentralized nature of Shinto. Unlike some other religious traditions with centralized religious authorities, Shinto has historically been more localized, with individual shrines and communities having their own unique practices and traditions. This decentralized structure may have contributed to a more inclusive and participatory role for priests and priestesses, as they are seen as serving their local communities rather than being the ultimate arbiters of religious doctrine.

Additionally, Shinto has a strong emphasis on the connection between humans and nature, and priests and priestesses play a crucial role in maintaining this connection through their rituals and ceremonies. This focus on the natural world and the spiritual forces within it may also contribute to the unique social role of priests and priestesses in Shinto.

Question 13

Kami is the proper name for the Goddess of the Sun.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Shinto is an indigenous religion of Hawaii.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Following the way or nature of the kami is called __________.

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The answer of Following the way or nature of the...

Question 16

Today, Shinto is widespread and growing in Asia and South America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Shinto priests and priestesses commonly marry and are not expected to meditate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 18

The biggest annual Shinto festival celebrates the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Sun Goddess
B)   New Year
C)   Cherry Blossoms
D)   Flag Day

Question 19

Purification rituals are very important in the Shinto religion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

State Shinto, especially with its mythology of the divine origin of emperors, experienced some demise after the Second World War. Moreover, the twentieth century move toward modernization threatened institutionalized Shinto. In contemporary life, visits to shrines can resemble tourism more than spirituality. In light of these changes, how can Shinto be preserved and carried on today as its practitioners balance modern life and ancient tradition?

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Following the way or nature of the kami is called __________.

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