The significant Shinto holy place, which is completely reconstructed on a schedule, established by the imperial family is called:
a. the Yasukuni Shrine.
b. the Sensoji Shrine.
c. the Maitreya Shrine.
d. the Ise Shrine.
d. the Ise Shrine.
Analysis:
a, b & c. Incorrect. The spiritual status of the emperor as the descendant of Sun Goddess Amaterasu became official doctrine when it was written up in the Kojiki and Nihongi.
d. Correct. The significant Shinto holy place established by the imperial family is called the Ise Shrine.
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