Samurai and Knights DBQ Documents

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)

Most Samurai were practiced the two religions of:

• Zen Buddhism & Shinto

• Islam & Shinto

• Christianity & Buddhism

What was a samurai supposed to do above all, according to the Code of Bushido?

• Complete obedience and loyalty to his lord

• Absolute kindness to his family

• Know only defeat in battle

• Survive at all costs

Were women allowed to be samurai in Medieval Japan?

• Yes! They were equal to men as samurai

• Yes, but not as often as men could be

• No, they never could

• Who knows

Medieval Japan's code of honor was known as ____________, where in Medieval Europe it was known as ____________.

• Bushido, Chivalry

• Honorable, dishonorable

• Code of honor, scout's honor

• Bushido, pledge of allegiance

What are examples of how Samurai culture is seen in Japan today?

• Writing Haiku's

• Zen Gardens

• Practicing Calligraphy

• Tea Ceremonies

• Samurai ideals of loyalty to family and rank

What type of armor did Samurai wear?

• Heavy chain mail armor

• Light but strong iron & leather armor

• No armor

• Leather armor only

What was the primary duty of a Samurai in feudal Japan?

• A) To serve their lord and protect their land

• B) To engage in trade and commerce

• C) To write poetry and literature

• D) To practice medicine

Which of the following was a key difference between Samurai and Knights?

• A) Samurai used longbows, Knights used crossbows

• B) Samurai followed Bushido, Knights followed Chivalry

• C) Samurai wore chainmail, Knights wore silk armor

• D) Samurai fought on foot, Knights fought on horseback

What was the main weapon used by Samurai?

• A) Longsword

• B) Katana

• C) Spear

• D) Axe