Religions Project: Shintoism Study Set
What is the basic definition of Shintoism? - correct answer-Shinto is a Japanese animistic
religion with a particular affinity for ancestor spirits, family, and nature.
Animism - correct answer-The idea that virtually everything has (or is) a spirit; comes from
the Latin word "animus"; Shinto refers to these spirits as kami
Izanagi - correct answer-the Male-Who-Invites; he can be seen as the creator god
What are 2 myths and rituals of Shinto? - correct answer-Izanagi and Izanami (created
Japan islands and kami)
What does Setsubun celebrate? - correct answer-It is a spring festival celebrated on
February 3; a male of each Shinto household will scatter roasted beans and pronounce
"demons out; good luck in"Is there sin in Shinto?
What is Kami? - correct answer-Divine spirits that dwelled in nature
What is the Ablution Area? - correct answer-This is an area where people can purify with
water on hands and feet and face
Is there sin in Shinto? - correct answer-The word "sin" is not apart of Shinto theology;
followers of Shinto often believe "man is kami's child"
How do the Shinto believe people are created? - correct answer-Izanagi and Izanami
created the lands with a spear and gave birth to many things, including people.
What is Adults Day? - correct answer-On January 15th, 20-year old men and women are
entertained at a ceremony that honors them as new adult members of the family and
community. Along with their adult responsibilities, they also enjoy the privileges of voting and
marrying without parental permission.
How is Shinto learned and passed on to future generations? - correct answer-It was learned
through the family. Children may observe their parents before the alter following some or all
of the practices of Shinto Worship. For example, the cleaning of hands and mouth before
entering a shrine.
Which country is Shinto practiced in? - correct answer-Shinto is the earliest Japanese
religion. Its obscure beginnings date back at least to a period known as the Jomon period
(8000-200 BC). It is still practiced in everyday Japanese life.
Where are the places for worship? - correct answer-Many Japanese homes contain a place
set as a shrine, called a kami-dana, where they may make offerings of flowers or food and
say prayers. Worship may take the form of large communal festivals celebrating such events
as spring planting, the fall harvest, or some special occasion in the history of a shrine.
What is the basic definition of Shintoism? - correct answer-Shinto is a Japanese animistic
religion with a particular affinity for ancestor spirits, family, and nature.
Animism - correct answer-The idea that virtually everything has (or is) a spirit; comes from
the Latin word "animus"; Shinto refers to these spirits as kami
Izanagi - correct answer-the Male-Who-Invites; he can be seen as the creator god
What are 2 myths and rituals of Shinto? - correct answer-Izanagi and Izanami (created
Japan islands and kami)
What does Setsubun celebrate? - correct answer-It is a spring festival celebrated on
February 3; a male of each Shinto household will scatter roasted beans and pronounce
"demons out; good luck in"Is there sin in Shinto?
What is Kami? - correct answer-Divine spirits that dwelled in nature
What is the Ablution Area? - correct answer-This is an area where people can purify with
water on hands and feet and face
Is there sin in Shinto? - correct answer-The word "sin" is not apart of Shinto theology;
followers of Shinto often believe "man is kami's child"
How do the Shinto believe people are created? - correct answer-Izanagi and Izanami
created the lands with a spear and gave birth to many things, including people.
What is Adults Day? - correct answer-On January 15th, 20-year old men and women are
entertained at a ceremony that honors them as new adult members of the family and
community. Along with their adult responsibilities, they also enjoy the privileges of voting and
marrying without parental permission.
How is Shinto learned and passed on to future generations? - correct answer-It was learned
through the family. Children may observe their parents before the alter following some or all
of the practices of Shinto Worship. For example, the cleaning of hands and mouth before
entering a shrine.
Which country is Shinto practiced in? - correct answer-Shinto is the earliest Japanese
religion. Its obscure beginnings date back at least to a period known as the Jomon period
(8000-200 BC). It is still practiced in everyday Japanese life.
Where are the places for worship? - correct answer-Many Japanese homes contain a place
set as a shrine, called a kami-dana, where they may make offerings of flowers or food and
say prayers. Worship may take the form of large communal festivals celebrating such events
as spring planting, the fall harvest, or some special occasion in the history of a shrine.
