Way of the Samurai!

What is the primary responsibilities of a samurai?

• To cook for the emperor
• To serve and protect their lord
• To teach in schools
• To build houses

What other personal responsibilities might a samurai have?

• Taking care of their pets
• Maintaining their sword and armor
• Doing household chores
• Attending parties and social events

Why are only samurai able to follow "the way"?

• Only samurai have the necessary training
• Only samurai have the right weapons
• Only samurai have the right armor
• Only samurai have the right mindset

True or False:

Chinese writing influenced the development of writing in Japan

• True

• False

The religion practiced by the earliest Japanese was _____.

• Confucianism

• Hinduism

• Shintoism

• Buddhism

What was significant about "The Tale of Genji?"

• It was banned in Japan

• It is the only surviving record of Heian Japan

• It was the first epic written by a woman

• It was the world's first novel

The REAL rulers of Japan that controlled the provinces and controlled the military were the

• Emperors

• Shogun

• Daimyo

• Samurai

The military leader of Japan. It means "Supreme commander of the army". They ruled on behalf of the emperor.

• Daimyo

• Samurai

• Vassal

• Shogun

Why was Prince Shotoku important to Japanese culture?

• He made a new code of laws following traditional Shinto beliefs

• He made a constitution and promoted Buddhism and Confucianism

• He allowed foreign rulers to spread their influence to Japan

• He allowed missionaries to spread Hinduism and Christianity

Highly skilled japanese warriors who followed a strict code of conduct to guide them on leading an honorable life as a warrior.

• Bushido

• Samurai

• Shogun

• Daimyo