Samurai in Japanese History Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a modern depiction of samurai?

• Samurai Jack

• The Last Samurai

• The Samurai's Tale

• Ghost of Tsushima

Who established the military government in Kamakura?

• Toyotomi Hideyoshi

• Oda Nobunaga

• Minamoto Yoritomo

• Tokugawa Ieyasu

What was the capital of Japan moved to by Tokugawa Ieyasu?

• Osaka

• Kyoto

• Nara

• Edo

In the samurai social structure, who was directly below the shogun?

• Emperor

• Peasants

• Daimyos

• Samurai

What material was used to make the lamellar armor of samurai?

• Steel

• Wood

• Bronze

• Iron

Which of the following was NOT a component of samurai armor?

• Visored helmet

• Chainmail

• Iron collars

• Thigh guards

What was the primary weapon of a samurai?

• Spear

• Katana

• Bow and arrow

• Axe

What was the purpose of the samurai's long sword hilts?

• To be used as a walking stick

• To allow two-handed use

• To display status

• To attach to armor

What was the samurai code of conduct called?

• Bushido

• Chivalry

• Harakiri

• Seppuku

What was the ritualistic suicide practiced by samurai to preserve honor?

• Kamikaze

• Seppuku

• Hari-kari

• Jigai