Samurai of Japan

Multiple Select

Why did the position of the shogun weaken over time? [Select ALL that APPLY]

• the Japanese emperor begun to use samurai to take power back

• the Emperor and Daimyos begun attacking the shogun

• Samurai allied with Daiymos instead of the shogun

• Daimyos begun to see their land as independent kingdoms

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of the status that women enjoyed in the 12th century? [Select ALL that APPLY]

• arranged marriages

• trained in military skills

• perform duties of a vassal

• inherit property

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Which of the following would are expectations and/or rights of Japanese women in the 17th century? [Select ALL that APPLY]

• be loyal and brave

• obey fathers, husbands, and sons

• inherit property

• perform vassal duties

• manage homes

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Which of the following are examples of ways that modern Japan still sees/feels the influence of samurai on Japanese culture? [Select ALL that APPLY]

• martial arts like karate and judo

• the practice of writing poetry like haikus

• Keeping and maintain Zen gardens

• practicing the art of calligraphy

• the practice of kendo today

• A japanese form of fencing using a bamboo sword

• A sport that is practiced today in Japan.

• A legacy of the Japanese Samurai

Kendo

Japanese version / style of sword art skill

Kendo

European version / style of sword art skill

​​Fencing

Spirtual Training & Values

By Mr. Howard

Multiple Choice

Which type of Buddhism says that Siddhartha Gautama found enlightenment, but was NOT a god.

• Therevada Buddhism

• Mahayana Buddhism

• Zen Buddhism

• Daoism

Multiple Choice

Which type of Buddhism says that Siddhartha Gautama found enlightenment as well a god-like status and should be worshipped?

• Therevada Buddhism

• Mahayana Buddhism

• Zen Buddhism

• Daoism

• a blend of Shinto and Buddhism ​

• Zen means = "meditation"

• Goal: achieve enlightenment through meditation.

• ​Focus:

  • ​Self-discipline

  • Simplicity

  • Meditation

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Fit well with Samurai lifestyle

Zen Buddhism

Multiple Choice

This religion is a blend of Shinto and Buddhism...

• Therevada Buddhism

• Mahayana Buddhism

• Zen Buddhism

• Daoism

Multiple Choice

This word means "meditation."

• Therevada

• Mahayana

• Zen

• Shinto

Also called "Pure Land Buddhism" ​

• ​Founded by monk - Honen​

• Believed everyone could reach paradise by relying on the mercy the Amida Buddha.

• Reach paradise by saying Amida's name once.​

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Amida Buddhism

Multiple Choice

This type of Buddhism is also called "Pure Land Buddhism."

• Therevada Buddhism

• Mahayana Buddhism

• Zen Buddhism

• Amida Buddhism

• "The way of the warrior"

• ​Supreme Duty: Be loyal to their lord and die for him.

• Code of Conduct:

  • honest, fair, loyal, fearless of death,

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BUshido

Multiple Choice

Bushido is also known as the...

• "The way of the warrior"

• "The way of the horse and bow"

• "The way of the sword"

• "The way of the katana"