Question
Shinto is an ancient Japanese religion that started around 500 BCE or earlier. Which of these is true about the Shinto religion?
A.
It is the official religion of Japan today.
B.
It shares sacred texts with Hinduism.
C.
It is no longer important to Japanese culture.
D.
It includes worship of nature spirits.
A.
It is the official religion of Japan today.
B.
It shares sacred texts with Hinduism.
C.
It is no longer important to Japanese culture.
D.
It includes worship of nature spirits.
Answers
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The correct statement about the Shinto religion is:
D. It includes worship of nature spirits.
Shinto, as a traditional Japanese religion, is characterized by its reverence for kami (deities or spirits), which can include elements of nature, such as trees, rivers, and mountains. The other options are not accurate: A. Shinto is not the official religion of Japan, B. it does not share sacred texts with Hinduism, and C. it remains an important aspect of Japanese culture today.
D. It includes worship of nature spirits.
Shinto, as a traditional Japanese religion, is characterized by its reverence for kami (deities or spirits), which can include elements of nature, such as trees, rivers, and mountains. The other options are not accurate: A. Shinto is not the official religion of Japan, B. it does not share sacred texts with Hinduism, and C. it remains an important aspect of Japanese culture today.