Samurai Pt. 1
The name "Samurai" means...
To Serve
The code of honor is called...
The Bushido Code
The symbol of the warrior is the
Cherry blossom
Word for "fired clay"
Ceramics
What percentage of Japan is mountainous?
70%
The original purpose for having samurai in Japan was..
to collect taxes (tax collectors)
There are ____ codes of honor
8
How would you describe a samurai's armor?
Very colorful and unique
The name for the paint used for clay is called...
glaze
The capital of Japan is ______ and is located on which island?
Tokyo, Honshu
How were women in Japan depicted in Japanese literature and movies?
Respected as ferocious and capable warriors
Which code from the list below is not part of the code of honor (not all are mentioned) :
Courage, politeness, honesty, strength, loyalty
Strength
What is the name of a samurai's sword?
a katana
Which item from the list below is NOT part of a tea ceremony?
Tea scoop, tea bowl, whisk, mat, linen cloth
a mat
Which island has the "Valley of Dolls"?
Shikoku
Why did samurai write a poem before going into battle or committing seppuku?
It was their farewell to the world, their spirit will live on.
What happens if a code is broken by a samurai?
They must commit seppuku
Why are fine arts considered a military art in Japan?
It trains one mind, one hand and one mindset.
What country did tea originate from?
China
Name the 4 islands of Japan
Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu
In what century did the samurai era end?
19th century
What is the most important code from the list below:
mercy, loyalty, honesty, self-control
self-control
Why is the samurai similar to the cherry blossom?
because their lives are fragile like the petals of a cherry blossom
Japanese name for a tea bowl
Chawan
Which island hosted the 11972 Winter Olympics?
Hokkaido