Multiple Choice 1.Which religion was not influential in Japan after the fourth century C.E.? A.Christianity B.Buddhism C.Confucianism D.Hinduism 2.The Samurai were expected to __________. A.collect the heads of peasants B.demonstrate self-discipline through fasting C.show courtesy and politeness to authorities D.meditate and pray to the sun god Amaterasu 3.What is the major source of knowledge regarding ancient Japanese mythology? A.Kami B.Kojiki C.Shen Tao D.Rojiki 4.Which of the following is usually NOT part of domestic Shinto practice? A.A solemn seppuku ceremony. B.Inclusion of a butsu-dan. C.Remembrance of ancestors. D.Offerings at a kami-dana. 5.In Japanese mythology, who is the chief of the spirits? A.Daimon B.Amaterasu C.Izanagi D.Ryobu True/False 6.For most Japanese, Shinto is for this life but Buddhism is for the life beyond. 7.Major religious Shinto sects are divided into three groups based on mountain worship, shamanism, and traditional “pure†Shinto. 8.The distinctive Japanese archway known as the torii was outlawed after WWII. 9.Two Aspect Shinto combines Buddhism and Confucianism. 10.The kami have been understood both as Gods and as spirits associated with natural phenomenon.
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