Exploring Japan's Spiritual Landscape: Shintoism and Buddhism

What is the native religion of Japan that focuses on kami (gods or spirits) and rituals to connect with them?

• Buddhism

• Shintoism

• Christianity

• Hinduism

Which of the following is NOT a common practice in Shintoism?

• Visiting shrines

• Meditation

• Purification rituals

• Kami worship

Buddhism was introduced to Japan from which country?

• China

• Korea

• India

• Thailand

What is the name of the Buddhist sect in Japan known for its chanting of the phrase "Nam-myoho-renge-kyo"?

• Zen Buddhism

• Pure Land Buddhism

• Nichiren Buddhism

• Shingon Buddhism

Which of the following is a famous Shinto shrine in Japan?

• Kiyomizu-dera

• Senso-ji

• Itsukushima Shrine

• Todai-ji

Zen Buddhism, a sect known for its meditation practices, originated in which country before spreading to Japan?

• India

• China

• Korea

• Vietnam

What is the term for the Shinto belief that divine spirits reside in nature, including trees, rocks, and rivers?

• Kami

• Samsara

• Moksha

• Dharma

Which Buddhist concept refers to the cycle of death and rebirth?

• Karma

• Samsara

• Nirvana

• Dukkha

In Shintoism, what is the purpose of the torii gate found at the entrance of shrines?

• To mark the transition from the mundane to the sacred

• To ward off evil spirits

• To honor a specific kami

• To symbolize the path to enlightenment

What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism, representing the release from the cycle of rebirth and suffering?

• Karma

• Samsara

• Nirvana

• Dharma