What geographical feature are Japan's islands an example of?
archipelago
what was the highest class in society?
warriors
how much did armor weigh?
40 kg
oldest used samurai weapon
bow and arrow
one of two important character traits
obedience or humility
What is the most Northern Island of Japan called?
Hokkaido
t or f
the code of conduct was called busheido
footwear
tsuranuki
what long sword called
katano
what arm did they sleep on
right
What is the southern island called?
Kyushu
early Japanese society was organized into _______
clans
helmet
cabuto
why did they name their swords
carried their spirit
how were they paid
with rice
What ocean is to the east of Japan?
Pacific
who had more power? shogun or emperor
shogun
t or f- the samurai carried heavy sheilds
false
sleep with beside their bed
knife
two martial arts they trained in
akaido and kendo
What well known mountain is located in Japan?
Mt. Fuji
what was the name of the belief that everything in nature has a spirit?
animism
why didnt they wear anything on right hand
allow for mobility
who did they test new weapons on
human prisoners
besides warfare skills, what other things were samurai trained in?
painting, calligraphy, pottery, flower arrangement, tea ceremony