The Ise Shrine Is Razed and Then Rebuilt Every 20

question 24

Multiple Choice

The Ise shrine is razed and then rebuilt every 20 years to

• A)prevent deterioration of its materials.
• B)ritually celebrate renewal.
• C)demonstrate disinterest in the material world.
• D)symbolize the lifespan of the goddess Amaterasu.

---

Definitions:

Identified

Recognized or distinguished as being a particular entity or belonging to a specific category or group.

Contract

An agreement between two or more parties that is binding by law and involves reciprocal obligations.

Warehouser

A person or company engaged in the storage, handling, and management of goods in a warehouse.

Warehouse Receipt

A document issued by a warehouse listing goods received for storage, which serves as evidence of the possession of the goods.