How did the samurai of Japan differ from European knights in the Middle Ages?

They had to be able to read and write

Why might life for a Japanese women have been better in the 12th century than 17th century?

As samurai cultured developed, women's status declined

How should a guess behave at a tea ceremony?

observe each step very precisely

What happened between 1500-1600 CE in Japan?

Daimyos fought each other for land and power

Judo and karate are Japanese martial arts. Unlike the other ways samurai learned how to fight

these often do not require weapons

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Ch. 22: The Rise of the Samurai

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1
How did the samurai of Japan differ from European knights in the Middle Ages?
They owed allegiance to a lord
They had to be able to read and write
They owned vast estates
They fought on horseback
2
Zen Buddhism suited the samurai way of life because of its emphasis on
prayer
warfare
discipline
faith
3
The main job of a shogun was to
encourage arts and literature
give advice to the emperor
loyally serve and obey his lord
rule through military power
4
Why might life for a Japanese women have been better in the 12th century than 17th century?
When emperor's regained power, women lost power
As Buddhism took hold, women could not seek enlightenment
When the capital moved to Edo, women were denied jobs
As samurai cultured developed, women's status declined
5
How should a guess behave at a tea ceremony?
tell jokes while the water boils
help prepare the refreshments
suggest moving the party outside
observe each step very precisely
6
What happened between 1500-1600 CE in Japan?
Buddhist teachings fell out of favor
The emperor regained his position
The shogun brought the samurai under control
Daimyos fought each other for land and power
7
Which tool would a student of calligraphy use most
a pipe
a brush
a needle
a hammer
8
Someone who was preparing for a battle against samurai should defend against
chariots
axes
cannons
arrows
9
A daimyo in medieval Japan was most like which person in medieval Europe
a king
a knight
a bishop
a lord
10
Which of these principles would a teacher of samurai most likely emphasize?
always be prepared and alert
do whatever you can to stay alive
have mercy on your enemy
avoid pain and suffering
11
Which of these is the best example of samurai influence on modern Japan?
skill in creating technology
political power of the emperor
kamikaze pilots in WWII
prejudice against Amida Buddhists
12
Which of these mattered the most to a samurai who was following the code of Bushido?
forgiveness and generosity
learning and intellect
beauty and grace
loyalty and honor
13
Read this part of haiku: The waterfall shines, Sparkling in golden sunlight -- complete it
At night it will grow dark
Hear the water laugh
It looks like gold from the mines
It is so bright
14
Judo and karate are Japanese martial arts. Unlike the other ways samurai learned how to fight
these were used mostly among children
these often do not require weapons
these served as popular entertainment
these cause great harm to the enemy
15
Which of the following was a benefit of the samurai style of armor?
it made them demonstrate courage
It allowed them free movement
It was inexpensive to purchase
It showed their strength in battle

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