REVIEW on Yasuke, the African Samurai

Who was Yasuke?

• A powerful warlord

• A Portuguese sailor

• A foreign-born samurai from Africa

• A famous Japanese warrior

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In which century did Yasuke arrive in Japan?

• 18th century

• 16th century

• 17th century

• 15th century

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Who was the powerful warlord Yasuke served?

• Hideyoshi

• Oda Nobunaga

• Akechi

• Tokugawa

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What was Yasuke known for?

• His archery skills

• His speed

• His immense strength

• His intelligence

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What event is described at the Honno-ji Temple?

• A meeting

• A wedding

• A battle

• A festival

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What surrounded Lord Nobunaga and his entourage?

• Mountains

• Trees

• Fire

• Water

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How were Nobunaga and his men outnumbered?

• Twenty to one

• A hundred to one

• Fifty to one

• Ten to one

What did Yasuke hope to do after escaping the temple?

• Hide in the forest

• Find help

• Escape quickly

• Fight more enemies

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What did the Akechi soldiers know Yasuke as?

• The lord's dog

• The African samurai

• Nobunaga's boss

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What did the flames at the temple symbolize?

• Peace

• Victory

• Destruction

• Hope

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