Religion | The Fujiwara and Shoguns | Samurai Armor and Weapons | Samurai Values and Training |
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What is Buddhism
This religion influenced Japan to build pagodas
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Who is Fujiwara Michinaga
This member of the Fujiwara family was the most powerful regent in Japan
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What is a tanto
This knife or dagger was used to perform seppuku
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What is meditation
This was the first step in samurai mental training and helped samurai to overcome emotions
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Who was Siddhartha Guatama
This person was the founder of Buddhism
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What is a shogun
This is the head of a military government in medieval Japan
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What is the katana
This samurai weapon was most used in combat
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What is commit seppuku
If a samurai committed a crime, was dishonored or lost in battle, they did this to regain their honor and the honor of their family
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What is meditation
The Sanskrit word "dhyana" means this, which was widely practiced by samurai and Buddhists alike
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Who is Minamoto Yoritomo
This man was the first shogun
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What is a mask
This article of armor was not only decorative but also meant to frighten the enemy
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What is make the first move
Samurai forced their opponents to do this when going into battle
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What is Zen Buddhism
In this religion, meditation is the most importance practice
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What is marrying into the imperial family
The Fujiwara rose to power through economic means as well as doing this, where they became very close with the imperial family
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What is wakazashi
This sword was carried along with the katana and could be used with one hand.
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What is Bushido
Courage, honor, benevolence, and loyalty are all virtues of this code.
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What is shinto
The belief that all things had a spirit and should thusly be treated with respect falls under this Japanese religion
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What is Phoenix Hall
This famous hall was dedicated to Fujiwara Michinaga
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What is do-maru
Called this, samurai armor was fairly easy to move around in as it was protective and flexible
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Who are samurai women
These people cleaned the decapitated heads of enemies and presented them to victorious generals after battle.
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