Shintoism Flashcards
This religion is distinguished by its deep respect for nature and its
customs that aim to protect and honor it.
Shinto
Spirits of embodiments of natural forces
Kami
What does the word “Shinto” mean?
the way of thr Kami
What is the word Shinto derived from?
Shin = god/spirit
Dao = way/path
(Chinese)
True or False
Kami are all revered as Gods
false
only some
Around what time does Shinto date back to
1000 BCE
When was the term Shintoism established
When Buddhism was introduced to Japan during the 6th Century BCE
When was Shinto pronounced as an official state religion?
Meiji period
When did Shinto disassociate itself from the state?
After the WW2
What are the three forms of Shintoism?
Shrine: practices and rituals
Sect: 13 sects
Folk: localized and smaller aspects of Shinto
Shrine Shinto: _____
Sect Shinto: _____
Folk Shinto: ______
Jinja
Kyoha
Minzoku
Compilation of revered writings in Shintoism
Shinten
True or False
Shinten are not officially recognized or
authoritative sources
True
The earliest documented text in Japan
Kojiki
Chronicles of Japan; oldest historical record
Nihon Shoki
Oldest existing code in Japan
Taiho-ryo
Shintoism is an _____ faith
optimistic
Humans are ______, evil is only caused by _____
fundamentally good; evil spirits
“Heart of truth”
makito no kokoro
Shintoism is ____ as it highly values nature
cosmocentric
What are the four affirmations
Family
Nature
Physical Hygiene
Matsuri
What does matsuri translate to
festival
the two worlds in shinto:
visible:_____
invisible:____
kenkai; yokai
When was the concept of double shinto introduced
end of the HEIAN period
