Kami
What is the name of the Shinto god/spirit?
Kami
How many followers does Shintoism have?
When and why was the term "Shinto" first used?
In the 6th century. To distinguish native Japanese religions from religions that came into Japan from China and Korea
Who is Tsuki-yomi?
moon god
Where can you find Kami?
Inside of you
What does "Bushido" mean?
"the way of the fighting night"
What do "Shinto" and "Kami-no-michi" mean?
"the way of gods"
Who is Amaterasu?
The sun god
What is the preferred Japanese term for the native Japanese religion?
Kami-No-michi
What does "Samurai" mean?
"those who serve"
What does the Shinto myth say about the islands of Japan and the Japanese ruler?
The Island of Japan is holy. Japanese emperor is descendent of the sun goddess Amaterasu, so he exercises supreme power over his people.
Who is Susa-no-wo?
Storm god
Name two (2) things that Kami created
What was the shogun?
general in chief
What happens to Shinto's after they die?
They become a Kami
What is a torii, and what is the significance of the torii?
The torii is a gate that are entrances to sacred grounds. It symbolizes that marks the place where the holy meets the commonplace, where kami are believed to pass through and are welcomed.
What characteristics does kami have?
There were five (3) defining characteristics of a Kami in ancient traditions
What is the first of the five principles of the Bushido code?
loyal to ones master
What is the Shinto's bible called and what does it do?
The holy books of Shinto are the Kojiki or 'Records of Ancient Matters' (712 CE) and the Nihon-gi or 'Chronicles of Japan' (720 CE). These books are compilations of ancient myths and traditional teachings that had previously been passed down orally.
Who was the first semi-human and semi-divine emperor, when did he rule, and from whom was he descended?
Jimmu Tenno-- ruled at 660 B.C.E --decenede of the sun goddess Amaterasu.