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In what country was shintoism founded
Japan
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What's the purpose of most shinto rituals
Purification
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At what age is somebody considered an adult in japan and is allowed to celebrate Seijin Shiki(adult day)?
20
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Are the Kami good or evil?
Good
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What does the Maneki Neko look like
A cat (that's lucky)
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When was shintoism started
The 6th century
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What's the purpose of a purification ritual.
To be able to interact with/worship the kami
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What is Rei-sai?
The annual event where the Kami are symbolically carried around town
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What are the Kami?
The good spirits of somebody who has died
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Where are Torii Gates found
At the entrances of all shinto shrines
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Who was the founder of shintoism?
There is no official founder (trick question). Shintoism comes from a mixture of many different ancient Chinese religions.
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What's a mikoshi
Portable shrine for the kami
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On Shichigosan how old are the boys that are taken with their parents to pray to the kami? (need two different ages)
either 3 or 5
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What influence did shintoism have on world religons
None (trick question)
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What does Tomoe (the fire wheel) symbolize?
The turning of the earth and the forces in the universe
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Why was the name "Shinto Created"?
to make it distinguishable from Buddhism and Confucianism
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What is misogi?
A water purification ritual
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What is Oshogatsu
Japanese new years
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How do followers of shintoism know what is right and wrong?
Their moral judgments are supposed to be based on what the kami tells them
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Which symbol is the protector children's souls?
Jizo