Shintoism
Shintoism is an ancient religion that originated in Japan. It is a polytheistic religion, with a pantheon of gods and goddesses who are believed to inhabit the natural world. Shintoism also emphasizes the importance of ritual purity and the veneration of ancestors.
Questions
What is the central belief of Shintoism?
- The existence of a single, all-powerful god
- The existence of multiple gods and goddesses
- The importance of ritual purity
- The veneration of ancestors
What is the name of the Shinto shrine where the emperor of Japan performs rituals?
- Ise Grand Shrine
- Meiji Shrine
- Yasukuni Shrine
- Toshogu Shrine
What is the name of the Shinto ritual that involves purifying oneself with water?
- Misogi
- Harai
- Norito
- Kagura
What is the name of the Shinto festival that celebrates the harvest?
- Kanamara Matsuri
- Gion Matsuri
- Nebuta Matsuri
- Kanda Matsuri
What is the name of the Shinto god of thunder?
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Raijin
- Fujin
- Inari
What is the name of the Shinto goddess of the sun?
- Amaterasu
- Tsukuyomi
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Inari
What is the name of the Shinto god of the sea?
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Raijin
- Fujin
- Ryujin
What is the name of the Shinto god of the wind?
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Raijin
- Fujin
- Inari
What is the name of the Shinto god of rice?
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Raijin
- Fujin
- Inari
What is the name of the Shinto god of blacksmiths?
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Raijin
- Fujin
- Hephaestus
What is the name of the Shinto god of medicine?
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Raijin
- Fujin
- Amenohohi
What is the name of the Shinto god of music?
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Raijin
- Fujin
- Ame-no-Uzume
What is the name of the Shinto god of luck?
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Raijin
- Fujin
- Ebisu
What is the name of the Shinto god of war?
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Raijin
- Fujin
- Hachiman
What is the name of the Shinto god of wisdom?
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Raijin
- Fujin
- Benten