Power and Government
Who were the samurai in medieval Japan?
warriors
Samurai's most prized weapon?
sword
How many syllables in the phrase "Hear the water laugh?
5
What was the lowest class during Feudalism?
peasant
suicide
What did the samurai agree to do for land grants?
Be loyal and serve and protect the shogun.
Samurai wore armor made of?
rows of small metal plates laced together with colorful silk cords
What is the syllable pattern in a tanka poem?
57557
chivalry
Why were samurai always trained to be alert?
What happened to the role of women in samurai society between 12th century and 17th century?
Their role declined
Samurai were expected to practice the art of beautiful writing called
calligraphy
Which form of buddhism, Zen or Amida believes one can achieve enlightenment through meditation?
Zen
bushido
They practiced archery until they could....?
What was the role of the diaymo?
They were a local lord
What were the styles of fighting or self-defense called?
martial arts
During a samurai battle what would they do first?
shout out their names
A benefit of samurai style armor was?
free movement
What are two parts of mental training?
self control and preparedness
Who was the head of the military government?
The shogun
The tea ceremony was important for two reasons.
To create calm and political alliances
The followers of Amida Buddhism believed that all people could?
reach paradise
What is one training that samurai had that knights did not?
Samurai used martial arts because it did not require?
weapons