The correct answer is A. Shinto followers worship several gods.
Shinto is a polytheistic religion that involves the worship of numerous kami, or spirits/deities, which can be found in natural elements, ancestors, and various manifestations of life. In contrast, while Japanese Buddhism encompasses various beliefs and practices, it generally centers around the teachings of the Buddha rather than the worship of multiple deities in the same manner as Shinto.
The other options are not accurate descriptions of Shinto in comparison to Buddhism:
- B. Shinto followers do build shrines, known as "jinja," where they worship kami.
- C. Shinto does not have a singular divine power in the same way that some other religions do; it focuses on many gods or spirits.
- D. Shinto does perform religious ceremonies, including rituals and festivals to honor kami.