History of Shinto
Which came first, Shintoism or Buddhism?
Shintoism
Who is the god of the sun and the night?
Amaterasu
What does the name Shinto come from?
The name Shinto comes from Chinese characters for Shen (divine being), and Tao (way) and means Way of the Spirits.
What are the three major types of Shintoism?
Shrine Shintō, Sect Shintō, and Folk Shintō.
When was Shintoism disestablished?
1946
Where did Amaterasu hide when she felt guilty for the death of her assistant?
She hid in the cave.
What happens when you worship Kami?
They will intervene in your personal life and give you benefits.
How did early Japanese settlers explain the universe?
They used rituals and stories.
In WWII which country wanted to destroy Shintoism?
USA
Who is Amaterasu's brother?
Susanoo
What is kami?
Kami are spirits that are concerned about humanity, and are interested in our devotion to them.
What guards the entrance of shrines and keeps evil spirits away?
the Komainu
When did the Meiji restoration occur?
1868-1889
Who is Susanoo and Amaterasu's father (the creator of everything)?
Izanagi
Who is one of the most popular people to become kami after death?
Emperor Ojin
Each Shinto shrine has several major festivals for each year included in/on it. True or False?
True.
What is the revolution about ending the Tokugawa shogunate called?
the Meiji restoration
Who is the god of wisdom and intelligence?
Omoikane (he was in our history check in)
During the time before Buddhism, what were most people devoted to?
They fully believed in nature and they were devoted to the spirits of nature (Kami)
What are the three most important halls in a shrine called?
Honden (the main hall), Haiden (a worship hall), and Heiden (an offering hall).