Samurai for Kids | Bedtime History

The video explores the history and evolution of samurai in Japan, highlighting their training, roles, and the Bushido code they followed. It discusses the transition from peasant soldiers to skilled samurai, the involvement of female warriors, and the defense against the Mongol invasion. The unification of Japan under powerful leaders led to a shift in the samurai's role, as they became educators of the Bushido principles. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to apply these principles, such as courage, honor, and self-control, in their daily lives.

Discuss the differences between samurai and medieval knights.

What role did women play among the samurai?

How can the principles of Bushido be applied to modern life?

What does self-control mean in the context of the Bushido code?