Answers Multiple choice questions. Each question is worth 1 mark. 1. Which is not a sacred story?

a) The foundation of Japan b) Amaterasu and Susano-o c) Purification of Japan d) The Nihongi 2. What is a Shinto shrine? a) A place of worship b) Kami c) Torii d) Church 3. Which is an imperial shrine? a) Inari shrine b) Hachiman shrine c) Ise d) Kyotos Fushimi Inari shrine 4. When was the Kojiki written? a) 712 CE b) 720 CE c) 400 CE d) 700 CE 5. What are shrines regarded as? a) Places of worship b) Spiritual home c) Garden d) Imperial Short answer questions. Each answer is worth 2 marks. 1. Describe the story of Amaterasu and Susano-o. Amaterasu ruled land Susano-o tormented Amaterasu Disappearance of sun bought darkness Amaterasu emerged from cave

2. Outline the role of the Shinshoku (priests). To supervise all shrine ceremonies Responsible for maintaining relationship between kami and the worshipper through offerings Can be male or female Allowed to be married and have children

3. What is a torii? Gateway Stands at the entrance of shrines True or false questions. Circle T or F. Each answer is work 1 mark. 1. Was the Nihongi written in 720 CE? T or F 2. Is a shimenawa a gateway? T or F 3. Does the Emperor have a symbolic position in Shinto? T or F 4. Was the Shinto shrine of Ise established in 1868 CE? T or F 5. Was Amaterasu born out of Iganazis nose? T or F