Activity Sheet Taoism and Shintoism

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Section:
Activity Sheet in Taoism
Identification. Identify the following. Write the letter of the correct answer.
Choices
1. a philosophy which emphasizes a. Zuangzi
humanity’s relation with nature b. Daodejing
2. the origin of all beings whose c. Te
essence is nothing d. Ssu-Ma Chien
3. a period known for the constant e. Daoism
struggle for power, wealth, and f. Zhou
prestige g. Dao Ch’u
4. place where Daoism began h. Ch’u Laozi
5. old master i. Laozi
6. Chinse historian who wrote a j. Yin Hsi
biography of the founder of Daoism
in the Historical Records
7. Gatekeeper who requested the
founder of Daoism to write a book
for him before leaving Han Ku Pass
8. Title of the said book
9. Another important figure in Daoism
10. Virtue or proper adherence to Dao
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
Direction: Using Two-Column Chart, show the contributions of Laozi and Zhuangzi
in the development of Daoism.
Laozi Zhuangzi
POSTER MAKING (Performance task)
Direction. Create a poster showing of a person possesses the ideal Daoist traits.
Rubrics:
Rubric for Poster Making
Criteria Description Points
Content The illustrations were appropriate to the 7
theme.
Organization The concept was clearly and creatively 7
conveyed.
Visual Presentation The idea was clearly presented based on 6
the pictures and words used

Total 20
Matching Type. Match Column A and Column B. Write the letter of the correct
answer.
Column A Column B
1. Yin-yang a. Virtue
2. De b. the way of nature
3. Daodejing c. action through inaction
4. Dao d. classic of the way
5. Wu-wei e. balance of nature
6. Qi/Chi f. natural energy
7. Yin g. active force
8. Yang h. passive force
9. Inaction in nature i. absence of desire
10. Non-competition in emptiness j. contentment with what is
Name:
Section:
Activity Sheet in Shintoism
Multiple Choice. Read the following carefully and choose the letter of the correct
answer.
1. He is the sky god according to Japanese mythology.

a. Amaterasu-o-kami c. Izanami
b. Izanagi d. Misogi
2. It is means “way”.
a. dao c. yang
b. yin d. ren
3. it refers to affairs of religious festivals.
a. Matsurigoto c. Nihongi
b. Kami d. Kojiki
4. It is the earth mother according to Japanese mythology
b. Izanagi d. Misogi
5. He is considered the first emperor of Japan who descended from the gods.
b. Izanagi d. Jimmu Tenno
6. The sun goddess according to Japanese mythology.
b. Izanagi d. Jimmu Tenno
7. This Japanese term means exorcism is practiced in Shintoism to rid the body of
evil spirits.
b. Kami d. Harai
8. It is important in Zen Buddhism for the attainment of enlightenment.
a. meditation c. chanting
b. praying d. dancing
9. it is the Japanese term for ablutions practiced in Shintoism for purification.
a. Matsurigoto c. Misogi
b. Kami d. Harai
10. It refers to spirits or deities in Shintoism.
b. Kami d. Harai
ESSAY
Direction: Direction. Answer the following questions. And read the rubrics for your
guidance
1. Why do you think purification and worshipping of gods is important in Shintoism?
2. Why is Shintoism able to co-exist with other religions/philosophies such as
Confucianism and Buddhism?
3. How do Japanese people view their emperor and their lineage?
4. Why Shintoism considered not only as religion but a way of life for the Japanese?
Rubric for Essay
Content The content was well thought of guide questions were 7

thoroughly answered
Organization The paper was well-written with ideas easily conveyed to 7

readers.
Development Points are thoroughly developed. 6
Total 20
Modified True or False. Write the word TRUE if the statement is correct. If FALSE,
change the underline word to make the statement correct.
1. Temples are built to honor the spirits believed to be found in nature.

2. Shinto is the Japanese word for “spirits” or “deities”.
3. Kami means “way of the spirits”.
4. Shrine Shinto is a mixture of traditions, magic, and other practices of the common
people.
5. Kamikaze refers to the divine wind believed to have driven away the Mongols from
attacking Japan.
6. Nihongi refers to the Ancient Records of Ancient Matters.
7. Kojiki refers to the Chronicles of Japan.
8. The Yamado Clan was the ruling family who declared Shinto as the national
religion in the century CE.
9. The Ise Shrine is considered as a controversial shrine in Japan.
10. Zen Buddhism believes that all human beings are Buddha.
POSTER MAKING (Performance Task)
Direction. Based on the Creation Story in Kojiki. Draw an illustration showing about the
creation story.
Rubrics:
Rubric for Poster Making
Content The illustrations were appropriate to the 7
theme.
Organization The concept was clearly and creatively 7
conveyed.
Visual Presentation The importance of Kojiki in the Japanese’s 6
everyday Shinto life was explain

Total 20

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Criteria Description Points

Content The illustrations were appropriate to the 7

the pictures and words used

Activity Sheet in Shintoism

1. He is the sky god according to Japanese mythology.

Rubric for Essay

Criteria Description Points

Content The content was well thought of guide questions were 7

Organization The paper was well-written with ideas easily conveyed to 7

Development Points are thoroughly developed. 6

1. Temples are built to honor the spirits believed to be found in nature.

Criteria Description Points

Content The illustrations were appropriate to the 7

everyday Shinto life was explain

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