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Shintoism

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What is the traditional animistic religion of Japan centered on the worship of nature spirits called kami? Shintoism
What iconic red or unpainted wooden gateways mark the entrances to Shinto shrines? Torii gates
Which Shinto sun goddess and chief deity hid in a cave after her brother threw a flayed horse at her? Amaterasu
What is the most sacred Shinto shrine complex in Japan, dedicated to Amaterasu and rebuilt every 20 years? Ise Jingu
What ancient Japanese text, translated as "Records of Ancient Matters," chronicles Shinto myths and imperial lineage? Kojiki
What small wooden plaques are hung at Shinto shrines by worshippers writing prayers or wishes? Ema
What Shinto festival celebrated on November 15th honors children at ages three, five, and seven? Shichi-Go-San (7-5-3 Festival)
What traditional shrine maidens in Shintoism wear red hakama trousers and perform kagura dances? Miko
What divine brother and sister created the islands of Japan in Shinto mythology? Izanagi and Izanami
What is the name of the underworld in Shinto mythology from which Izanagi fled after seeing his wife's corpse? Yomi
Which Shinto god of storms and the sea destroyed Amaterasu's rice fields? Susano'o
Which popular Shinto kami of rice, fertility, and agriculture is associated with foxes? Inari
What object housed at Ise Jingu forms part of the Imperial Regalia of Japan alongside a sword and jewel? Sacred Mirror (Yata no Kagami)
What term refers to the Heavenly Plain where the kami reside in Shinto cosmology? Takamagahara (Plain of High Heaven)
What Shinto ritual cleanses spiritual impurities (tsumi) using paper wands called nusa? Harae
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