The Rise of the Warrior Class in Japan (Lesson 25)

Who were the samurai in medieval Japan?

• commanders-in-chief

• local lords

• warriors

• Buddhist monks

What did the samurai agree to do in exchange for land grants from the shogun?

• to devote his loyalty to the emperor alone

• to ensure Japan stayed at peace

• to entertain the shogun with poetry and music

• to serve and protect the shogun

What happened after Tokugawa Ieyasu became shogun in 1603?

• Japan remained at peace for the next 250 years.

• The emperor regained his power over the government for the next 100 years.

• Japan splintered into many tiny independent kingdoms.

• He resigned and became the very last shogun.

Samurai wore armor made of

• chainmail armor, consisting of thousands of interlocking steel rings woven by hand.

• panels of densely layered cotton designed to cushion blows to the body.

• rows of small metal plates and laced together with colorful silk cords.

• thick leather panels that covered the upper body and sometimes the legs.

The samurai's most prized weapon was his

• fist.

• gun

• horse

• sword

A samurai's training included

• archery.

• martial arts

• swordsmanship

• all of the above

As part of their training, samurai had to learn

• relaxation techniques so that they did not always have to stay alert.

• self-control in order to overcome emotions that might interfere with fighting.

• the coffee ceremony used to build energy in preparation for battles.

• all of the above

By the 17th century, samurai were expected to practice the art of beautiful writing, also known as

• Bushido.

• calligraphy

• haiku

• sudoku

The tea ceremony

• fostered a spirit of harmony and calm among the samurai.

• gave the samurai an opportunity to demonstrate their talents to the people.

• involved planning the downfall of the samurai's enemies.

• provided samurai their last meal before important battles.

The followers of Amida Buddhism believed that

• all people could reach paradise.

• only those chosen by God would reach paradise.

• paradise was found on Earth.

• there was no paradise.