Place of Origin/Timeframe
Key Beliefs
Sacred Faith Days
Symbols/Images
Random Mix of Shinto :-)
100
Where did the religion "Shinto" originate from?
Japan
100
Were they allowed to believe in many Gods or just one?
They were allowed to believe in more than one God.
100
When does Oshogatsu take place?
January 1st
100
What symbol is this?
Torii gate
100
Who is the leader/founder of Shinto?
There's no leader or founder
200
What does Shinto stand for?
The way of Kami
200
What year did Shinto embrace the positive aspects of both Taoism and Confucianism
200 CE
200
What does the holiday Sejiin shiki mean?
Adult day
200
What symbol is similar to yin-yang
Tomoe
200
Where do the Shinto celebrations occur?
At a shrine
300
When was the state of Shinto abolished?
1945
300
Who are the two dieties
Izangagi and Izanami
300
What is celebrated on Adults day?
It celebrates the coming of age
300
What does Mitsu Tomoe represent?
The earth, heaven, and humankind
300
What are the main Shinto rights and festivals for celebrating the new year? Name 2 out of the 4
Child birth, coming of age, planting and harvest, weddings, groundbreaking ceremonies for new buildings
400
Which other religions were formed around the same time period as Shinto. Name 2 out of the 4
Zoroastrianism, Jainism, Taoism, and Confucianism
400
Who directed the government which lead to a resurgence in Shinto?
Emperor Meiji
400
What season does Aki Masturi occur?
Autumn
400
What is magatama made of?
Stone (usually jade), bone, or horn
400
What is the main purpose of all rituals?
To push away bad spirits and open themselves up to the good will of the Kami
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