Lesson 4

Question 1

Within Shinto, what did people who believe in Kami support?

Answer 1

spirit beings of the land

Question 2

Where were the worship sites before Kami shrines?

Answer 2

Water, trees, rocks

Question 2

What is the main idea for shrines

Answer 2

Place where village communities celebrated and prayed

Question 2

What did Japanese people believe mirrors were for?

Answer 2

Stands for honesty and purity (since it is a reflection)

Question 3

What is the purpose of Torii gates

Answer 3

They mar the shrines

Question 4

Shinto practice: Tradition and Family

Answer 4

birth , marriage and other ceremonies related to family life are especially significant

Question 5

When did Buddhism arrive in Japan

Answer 5

• Came to Japan from Korea and China in the sixth century
• Buddhist temple in Nara in 8th century

Question 6

Shinto practice: Love of nature

Answer 6

Being in contact with nature means being in contact with the gods

Question 7

Shinto practice: Physical cleanliness

Answer 7

Taking baths, washing the hands often and rinsing out the mouth

Question 8

Shinto practice: Religious festivals

Answer 8

Honoring the spirits is an opportunity for people to come together to enjoy life and each others company

Question 9

during a tea ceremony what would people practice

Answer 9

aid meditation

Question 9

What are the three main ideas for zen buddhism?

Answer 9

• Stressed self-discipline through meditation
• Sit quietly, lotus position, control breathing, empty mind
• respect for the natural world