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 no longer important to Japanese culture.
B.
It includes worship of nature spirits.
C.
It shares sacred texts with Hinduism.
D.
It is the official religion of Japan today.
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A.
It is no longer important to Japanese culture.
B.
It includes worship of nature spirits.
C.
It shares sacred texts with Hinduism.
D.
It is the official religion of Japan today.
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Answers
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The correct answer is:
**B. It includes worship of nature spirits.**
Shinto involves the worship of kami, which are spirits associated with natural elements such as mountains, rivers, and trees.
To clarify the other options:
- **A. It is no longer important to Japanese culture.** (This is false; Shinto remains an influential part of Japanese culture and identity.)
- **C. It shares sacred texts with Hinduism.** (This is false; Shinto has its own traditions and texts, separate from Hinduism.)
- **D. It is the official religion of Japan today.** (This is false; Japan does not have an official state religion, and Shinto is one of several religions practiced in the country.)
**B. It includes worship of nature spirits.**
Shinto involves the worship of kami, which are spirits associated with natural elements such as mountains, rivers, and trees.
To clarify the other options:
- **A. It is no longer important to Japanese culture.** (This is false; Shinto remains an influential part of Japanese culture and identity.)
- **C. It shares sacred texts with Hinduism.** (This is false; Shinto has its own traditions and texts, separate from Hinduism.)
- **D. It is the official religion of Japan today.** (This is false; Japan does not have an official state religion, and Shinto is one of several religions practiced in the country.)