The Rise of the Samurai

What was the strict code followed by the samurai called?

• Bushido

• Shogun

• Ninja

• Geisha

What type of poem did the samurai write?

• Haiku

• Sonnet

• Limerick

• Ode

The samurai liked Zen Buddhism because:

• it emphasized discipline and meditation.

• it was a path to wealth and power.

• it encouraged artistic expression.

• it promoted political alliances.

What were samurai expected to be according to the Bushido code?

• Loyal, brave, and honorable

• Wealthy and powerful

• Cunning and deceitful

• Fearful and timid

Who had the real power in Japan after 1192?

• The emperor

• The daimyo

• The shogun

• The merchants

What were samurai?

• Artists and poets

• Warriors who served leaders

• Farmers and traders

• Kings of Japan

What was a daimyo?

• A warrior from China

• A kind of sword

• A land-owning warrior lord

• A type of armor

What did samurai receive in return for their service?

• Rice and clothes

• Gold and jewels

• Land or important jobs

• Horses and castles

What is Bushido?

• A. A type of armor

• B. A poem about nature

• C. The samurai code of honor

• D. A battle cry

What made samurai swords special?

• They were made of plastic

• They were flexible and sharp

• They had magic powers

• They were heavy and dull