WorksheetsJapanese Samurai Society
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Who did Samurai serve and give their loyalty to in Medieval Times?
Daimyo
Peasants
Preists
Gods
Who was the military leader of Japan, that was in charge of the Daimyo's and the Emperor?
Shogun
King
Queen
Peasant
What type of armor did Samurai wear?
Heavy chain mail armor
Light but strong iron & leather armor
No armor
Leather armor only
What type of weapons did Samurai use in battle?
Bow & Arrows
Katana's
Their own fists using martial arts
All of the above
War horses
Samurai were trained to not fear _______, as they would think of themselves as already no longer alive.
death
life
fatherhood
war
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)
What is Calligraphy?
The art of beautiful writing
The art of beautiful reading
The art of beautiful dresses
The way of the warrior
Samurai were expected to learn not only how to write, but also how to write poetry. Samurai commonly practiced poetry called "Haiku", which dealt with the syllable pattern:
5-7-5
5-6-7
7-6-5
4-7-5
What was NOT a part of a Tea Ceremony?
Beautiful flower arrangement
Small scroll on the wall
Entering through a small doorway
Silently watching the tea being made
Loud ouside noise
Tea Ceremonies were very informal, and no mastery or training was needed to perform them
True
False
Most Samurai were practiced the two religions of:
Zen Buddhism & Shinto
Islam & Shinto
Christianity & Buddhism
What does "Bushido" mean?
"Way of the Warrior"
"Way of the sword"
"Way of the Bow"
"Way of the Shield"
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
True or False
Women in the 17th century were treated more equal than women in the 12th century Medieval Japan.
True
False
Medieval Japan's elite warriors were known as __________, while in Medieval Europe, they were known as ___________.
Samurai, Knights
Vikings, Knights
Samurai, Vikings
Samurai, Tanks
Medieval Japan's landowners were called ____________, while in Medieval Europe they were called ____________.
Daimyo's, Lords
Queens, Knights
Samurai, Knights
Vikings, Peasants
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
One example of how Bushido was seen in WW2 was the Japanese military strategy of:
Kamikazee plane attacks
Fleeing in battle
Spying on the enemy
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
