Geography
Japan is mostly covered in what?
Mountains
What are kami?
Sacred Shinto spirits
Which island is the Buddhist pilgrimage on, Kyushu or Shikoku?
Shikoku
Which island do the Ainu mainly live on?
Hokkaido
The title of the military ruler in Japan
Shogun
Why was Japan isolated for so long?
It was difficult to travel there: rough waters, island, limited access, etc.
Who are Izanami and Izanagi?
The brother-sister Kami who created the earth
What is nirvana?
Enlightenment
What signifies womanhood for the Ainu?
Getting a mouth tattoo
The warrior class in Edo Japan
Samurai
What makes Japan's geography dangerous?
It is on tectonic plates that cause natural disasters.
Does Shinto have an official leader?
No! The religion is as old as the country
What is karma?
The idea that every action you make has a consequence, good or bad
Who is Kim-un Kamuy?
The god of bears and mountains
Masterless samurai are called what?
Ronin
What is an archipegalo?
Which kami are emperors said to descend from?
Amaterasu
When does reincarnation end?
When one reaches nirvana
How many dialects of Ainu-Itak are spoken today?
1
Which group of people did the Shogun want to control most?
Daimyo