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Quiz about A Shufti at Shinto
Quiz about A Shufti at Shinto

A Shufti at Shinto Trivia Quiz


So what on earth is a "shufti" I hear you ask? It means a quick look, a peep, and that's just what we're going to do with the subject of Shinto!

A multiple-choice quiz by Dreamcoat. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Dreamcoat
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
362,399
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
294
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Question 1 of 10
1. What does the word "Shinto" mean? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Shinto was not formally codified until 8th century AD/CE. The "Nihon Shoki" (Chronicles of Japan), and which other historical writings document those practices?

Don't tax the old grey stuff too hard figuring out the answer.
Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Shinto teaches that everything contains an innate spiritual essence called "kami." This supernatural force includes the spiritual beings of all world faiths.


Question 4 of 10
4. The majority of those who embrace Shinto usually employ Buddhist beliefs and rituals as well. What is the most significant difference between the two? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. There are several accepted types of Shinto. Which of the following was officially abolished after World War II via the US Occupation Force's "Shinto Directive?" Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The distinctive torii structure in front of Shinto shrines consist of two uprights and two crossbars. What do these crossbars signify? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Shinto views humans as basically good, with no concept of original sin or an afterworld.


Question 8 of 10
8. The 'Shinto and Buddhism Separation Order' of 1868 came about for several reasons. Which of the following was *NOT* one of the reasons? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Shinto has its ancient roots in the creation of what physical feature/s? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Japan enjoys full religious freedom. Roughly what percentage of Japanese profess NO religious membership? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What does the word "Shinto" mean?

Answer: Way of the Gods

Adopted from the Chinese "shen dao," Shinto means "Way of the Gods." It is also known as kami-no-michi, or "spirit path."

I do like the sound of "Discipline, Dedication, Destiny" though.
2. Shinto was not formally codified until 8th century AD/CE. The "Nihon Shoki" (Chronicles of Japan), and which other historical writings document those practices? Don't tax the old grey stuff too hard figuring out the answer.

Answer: Kojiki (Record of Ancient Matters)

Ancient folklore, history and mythology underpin Shinto practices. Today's adherents follow standard language, dress and ritual, even though beliefs may varied widely across the various Shinto "types."
3. Shinto teaches that everything contains an innate spiritual essence called "kami." This supernatural force includes the spiritual beings of all world faiths.

Answer: True

Shinto is syncretistic, with no qualms about combining otherwise contradictory beliefs. The "kami" includes all mythological creatures of the Japanese and Buddhist traditions, and the gods, angels and demons of all faiths.
4. The majority of those who embrace Shinto usually employ Buddhist beliefs and rituals as well. What is the most significant difference between the two?

Answer: Shinto handles life events; Buddhism handles the afterlife

The rituals of Shinto are used to celebrate births and weddings, while Buddhist practices are generally adopted for death, funeral, and burial events.

In reality, the two systems seem to co-exist in Japanese society quite readily. Given that both are syncretistic, such co-existence is perhaps not surprising.
5. There are several accepted types of Shinto. Which of the following was officially abolished after World War II via the US Occupation Force's "Shinto Directive?"

Answer: State Shinto

It was believed by the US Occupation Forces that State Shinto was being used to promote Japanese ultra-nationalism, and was a disguise for militarism.

Japan's post-war constitution allows for freedom of religion, but specifically separates religion and state. As a result of the Directive, the Emperor also issued a decree denying/renouncing his divinity. (Some sources point out that he gave up something he never had, even under traditional Shinto beliefs.)
6. The distinctive torii structure in front of Shinto shrines consist of two uprights and two crossbars. What do these crossbars signify?

Answer: The separation between secular and sacred

The torii mark the entrance to a sacred place. Single torii are also common at Buddhist temples, but Shinto shrines usually have more than one straddling the path/road leading to the entrance.
7. Shinto views humans as basically good, with no concept of original sin or an afterworld.

Answer: True

Although Shinto holds no concept of a separate afterworld, death IS viewed as a path toward divinity. On death, one becomes part of the pantheon of "kami" (spirit beings inhabiting everything in this world).
8. The 'Shinto and Buddhism Separation Order' of 1868 came about for several reasons. Which of the following was *NOT* one of the reasons?

Answer: The constitutional banning of religious practices

Religious practices have never been generally banned in Japan. Indeed, the first, and (to 2013 only) constitutionally atheist state is Albania.
9. Shinto has its ancient roots in the creation of what physical feature/s?

Answer: The islands of Japan

According to Shinto mythology, Japan was the first land to be created. When the universe was created from chaos, a number of 'gods' appeared spontaneously. Izanagi (male) and Izanami (female) thrust a jewelled spear into the ocean. When they withdrew the spear, land was created from the resulting drips of water.

Their later union resulted in offspring which became the other islands of Japan.
10. Japan enjoys full religious freedom. Roughly what percentage of Japanese profess NO religious membership?

Answer: 67%

That two thirds of Japanese hold no personal religious affiliation is perhaps surprising. Although somewhere between 80-95% are considered Shinto or Buddhist, that number relates to birth records rather than self-identification.

Of those who do acknowledge religious affiliation, Shinto account for only about 3%, Buddhism 22%. [NHK Broadcasting Culture Research Institute, 2013.]
Source: Author Dreamcoat

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