WorksheetsJapanese
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
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)
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
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 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
What is the traditional Japanese garment worn by both men and women, often associated with festivals and ceremonies?
Kimono
Yukata
Hakama
Obi
Which Japanese city was the first to be targeted by an atomic bomb during World War II?
Tokyo
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
Osaka
What is the name of the indigenous people of Japan, primarily living in Hokkaido?
Ainu
Ryukyuans
Yamato
Jomon
