Japanese Samurai Society

Who did Samurai serve and give their loyalty to in Medieval Times?

• Daimyo

• Peasants

• Preists

• Gods

Who was the military leader of Japan, that was in charge of the Daimyo's and the Emperor?

• Shogun

• King

• Queen

• Peasant

What type of armor did Samurai wear?

• Heavy chain mail armor

• Light but strong iron & leather armor

• No armor

• Leather armor only

What type of weapons did Samurai use in battle?

• Bow & Arrows

• Katana's

• Their own fists using martial arts

• All of the above

• War horses

Samurai were trained to not fear _______, as they would think of themselves as already no longer alive.

• death

• life

• fatherhood

• war

Samurai were prepared mentally by:

• Walking barefoot in the snow for long periods of time

• Going days without eating

• Being prepared for attack at any time (a "sixth sense")

• Having mistakes forgiven without consequences (such as punishment)

What is Calligraphy?

• The art of beautiful writing

• The art of beautiful reading

• The art of beautiful dresses

• The way of the warrior

Samurai were expected to learn not only how to write, but also how to write poetry. Samurai commonly practiced poetry called "Haiku", which dealt with the syllable pattern:

• 5-7-5

• 5-6-7

• 7-6-5

• 4-7-5

What was NOT a part of a Tea Ceremony?

• Beautiful flower arrangement

• Small scroll on the wall

• Entering through a small doorway

• Silently watching the tea being made

• Loud ouside noise

Tea Ceremonies were very informal, and no mastery or training was needed to perform them

• True

• False