Chapter 25: The Rise of the Warrior Class in Japan
In the thought bubble, write a classic koan that samurai would meditate on.
"What is the sound of one hand clapping?"
Write one interesting detail about a samurai's training in archery.
-Young samurai had to practice their archery skills until they could shoot accurately without thinking, and even then they still practiced. -They also had to learn how to breathe properly and to shoot at their enemies while riding on the back of a galloping horse. -Young samurai were apprenticed to archery masters who taught them both the mental and physical techniques of archery
Daimyo
A Japanese feudal lord who commanded a private army of samurai
In the thought bubble, write how the samurai believed he should act toward his lord.
A samurai believed that he should act with the upmost respect and loyalty towards their lord and always avenge his death and protect his honor and name.
Explain how a samurai would prove his or her devotion to Amida Buddha.
A samurai would prove his or her devotion to Amida Buddha by relying on his mercy and by saying his name only once.
Label the samurai's weapon and explain the purposes of the long sword he carried.
A samurai's most prized weapon was his long sword. Its purpose was to be flexible but hard and to be able to find the weaknesses of an enemies armor from a distance.
Explain how these three figures are related. Tell what each one promises the other two.
A shogun was the head of the military with the title of "Daimyo". The samurai, the warrior class of medieval Japan, promised the Daimyo protection in return for land or money.Explain how these three figures are related. Tell what each one promises the otherExplain how these three figures are related. Tell what each one promises the other two. two.
Describe one way that the Japanese military followed the samurai code during World War II.
A way that the Japanese that fought in World War ll followed the samurai code of Bushido was by killing themselves before surrendering and crashing planes loaded with explosives into enemy planes and camps.
Explain how one can achieve enlightenment according to Zen Buddhism.
According to Zen Buddhism, one can achieve enlightenment by giving up everyday, logical thinking.
In the speech bubble, write what a samurai might say before a battle.
Before charging into battle, both armies would probably shout their names, deeds,ancestors, and/or reasons for fighting.
Label three important parts of the samurai's armor.
Broad shoulder guards, leather or cloth shin guards, and chest/ back panels for extra protection.
Explain what Bushido was and how it governed a samurai's life.
Bushido was the code of the samurai, similar to a knight's code of chivalry. Bushido governed a samurai's life because it called on samurai to be honest, fair, and fearless in the face of death, and samurai were expected to value loyalty and personal honor even more than their lives.
In the speech bubble, explain what calligraphy is and why a samurai was expected to practice it.
Calligraphy is the art of beautiful writing. A samurai was expected to practice it because it was a part of being a student of culture as well as a warrior.
Samurai
Class of warriors in feudal Japan who pledged loyalty to a noble in return for land.
Mental Training
Column 2: Students will learn how to overcome emotions and fear, always be alert and prepared to fight, and to never relax. Column 3: Students must learn to always be prepared because an attack could come at any time.
Training in Writing and Literature
Column 2: Students will practice calligraphy and poetry skills. Column 3: A samurai learned calligraphy and haiku so the samurai was fierce and smart. They also needed to be students of culture as well as warriors.
Training for the Tea Ceremony
Column 2: Students would be taught to foster harmony, reverence, and calmness within themselves. Column 3: Students would learn to be prepared for the tea ceremony because it was one of the best ways to form political alliances.
Training in Spiritual Strength
Column : Students would learn to put an emphasis on effort and discipline and to give up everyday, logical thinking. Column 3: Young samurai students were trained in spiritual strength because it helped them overcome fear.
Around the samurai, draw and label three objects a samurai would see when he or she attended a tea ceremony.
Draw and label: - a scroll painting or an artistic flower arrangement for decoration -a door so small that people would have to crawl through it -the beautiful silverware combinations that were organized by the tea master
Add one additional weapon to the drawing. Label it.
Either draw a spear, short sword, or a bow with a quiver full of arrows.
What is haiku?
Haiku was a form of poetry created by a member of the warrior class of Medieval Japan named Matsuo Basho. An example of his work is "Furu ike ya Kawazu tobikumu, Mizu no oto." Which means "An ancient pond, a frog jumps in, a splash of water."
How did the position of samurai women change from the 12th to the 17th century?
How did the position of samurai women change from the 12th to the 17th century?The position of samurai women changed from the 12th to the 17th century because they went from being considerable status and being able to receive her husbands property and perform the duties of the vassal, to only having the responsibility of bearing sons, managing the home, and caring for her husband. The position of samurai women changed from the 12th to the 17th century because they went from being considerable status and being able to receive her husbands property and perform the duties of the vassal, to only having the responsibility of bearing sons, managing the home, and caring for her husband with (if any) a very low status.d with (if any) a very low status.
Tell what samurai might do if they lost or broke their sword.
If a samurai warrior lost or broke their sword in battle, they would have to use other or makeshift weapons. Such as, metal fans and wooden staffs. Another thing that samurai might do if they lost or broke their sword in battle is use their martial art skills that they were highly trained in and most likely practiced as much as they did their fencing and archery.
Shogun
In feudal Japan, a noble similar to a duke. They were the military commanders and the actual rulers of Japan for many centuries while the Emperor was a powerless spiritual figure.
In the thought bubble, write what a samurai should think about every day to overcome his or her fear of death.
In the thought bubble, write what a samurai should think about every day to overcome his or her fear of death.If a samurai was afraid of death, to get over his fear he would be told that every day he should just think of himself as already dead.
Explain why samurai were trained to always be alert, and list one way that samurai were trained to be prepared.
Samurai were trained to always be alert because an attack could come when it was least expected. One way that a samurai was trained to be prepared at all times was by the young man's fencing master used to whack him with a wooden sword throughout the day whenever he least expected it.
How did the government of Japan change in 1603?
The government of Japan changed in 1603 because the last of the Daimyo, Tokugawa Ieyasu, became shogun and established present-day Tokyo (originally named Edo) as the new capital of the country.
Who were large landowners in Europe and Japan during these periods? How were they alike? How were they different?
The large landowners of both Japan and Europe were the military leaders. The main difference between them is that the Shogun ruled in the name of the emperor and the military leaders of Europe were often the king. A couple similarities between the two leaders were that they both built castles and held estates worked on by peasants.
Who were the military leaders in Europe and Japan during these periods? How were they alike? How were they different?
The military leaders of Japan were named Shogun or Daimyos and they ruled in the name of the emperor. Whereas, in Europe the military leaders were the king of the time. The two country's military leaders were similar because they both built castles and held estates worked on by peasants.
Who were the warriors in Europe and Japan during these periods? How were they alike? How were they different?
The warriors of Europe and Japan were different because the Samurais' code of Bushido was much stricter than a knights' code of chivalry and demanded that they kill themselves to maintain there lords' honor if something bad happens. Although they have their differences, they are similar in many ways. This is because they both rode horses, wore armor, favored both he sword and a bow and arrow, and they both received land in exchange for protection.
List three ways that modern Japan still feels the influence of the era of the samurai.
Three ways that modern Japan still feels the influence of the era of the samurai are that haiku's and calligraphy are still important, zen gardens and the tea ceremony have remained popular, and samurai ideals of loyalty to family and rank are still alive in Japan today.
Give an example of how samurai were trained to endure pain and suffering.
To endure pain and suffering a young samurai had to go days without eating, marched barefoot in snow on long journeys, and held stiff postures for hours without complaining.
Amida Buddhism
a form of Buddhism founded on the belief that all people can reach paradise by relying on the mercy of Amida Buddha
Zen Buddhism
a form of Buddhism that stresses self-reliance and achieving enlightenment through meditation
Bushido
a samurai code that called on warriors to be honest, fair, and fearless
sophisticated
having high experiences of knowledge, especially with culture and art
Supreme
highest in power, rank, authority, quality, or degree
Inferior
lower in rank, status, or quality
martial arts
styles of fighting or self-defense, such as modern-day judo and karate, that mostly began in Asia
Restoration
the return of a past state, situation, or ruler
Administered
to manage and organize
