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The Samurai
The Samurai
The Samurai were respected and highly skilled Japanese warriors who were members of the military class.
A samurai was loyal to their Daimyo. A Daimyo was loyal to the Shogun. A samurai was part of a Daimyo's personal army.
The Samurai were trained to use a bow and arrow, spears and most famously, the katana.
When a Samurai lost a battle or if their Daimyo died in battle, they would often commit Seppuku.
Samurai without a master were called Ronin.
BUSHIDO - "THE WAY OF WARRIORS"
BUSHIDO - "THE WAY OF WARRIORS"
Samurai lead their lives according to the code of Bushido. Bushido involves loyalty to one's master, heritage, self-discipline and respectful ethical behaviour.
The Seven Virtues of Bushido are
- Rectitude - Courage
- Benevolence - Respect
- Honour - Honesty
- Loyalty
Activity
Activity
Write a definition for each of the Seven Virtues of the Bushido
SEPPUKU
SEPPUKU
Seppuku was a form of ritual suicide for Samurai and was strongly linked to Bushido.
It was a means of a Samurai achieving an honourable death after losing their leader, being defeated in battle and to avoid enemy capture.
A SUMMARY OF THE SAMURAI
A SUMMARY OF THE SAMURAI
Write 3 facts from the following video to boost your understanding of the Samurai.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A TEENAGE SAMURAI
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A TEENAGE SAMURAI
Write 3 facts from the following video to boost your understanding of the Samurai.
SOURCE 1 - A PAINTING OF ŌISHI YOSHIO BY SHOSEN YAKATORI IN 1603CE COMMITTING SEPPUKU.
SOURCE 1 - A PAINTING OF ŌISHI YOSHIO BY SHOSEN YAKATORI IN 1603CE COMMITTING SEPPUKU.
ŌISHI YOSHIO WAS THE LEADER OF THE FAMOUS FORTY-SEVEN RŌNIN.
ŌISHI YOSHIO WAS THE LEADER OF THE FAMOUS FORTY-SEVEN RŌNIN.
1 - Is this a primary or secondary source?
2 - Who made the source?
3 - When was this source made?
4 - What is this source?
5 - What is happening in the source?
6 - How can you tell Ōishi Yoshio must have been an important leader?
7 - Notice there is writing around all the people in this source? What could this writing be?
SOURCE 2: A PAINTING OF TAMOE GOZEN IN THE BATTLE OF AWAZU (1184CE) BY TOYOHARA CHIKANOBU MADE IN 1899CE.
SOURCE 2: A PAINTING OF TAMOE GOZEN IN THE BATTLE OF AWAZU (1184CE) BY TOYOHARA CHIKANOBU MADE IN 1899CE.
TAMOE GOZEN WAS A FEMALE SAMURAI, FEMALE SAMURAI WERE CALLED ONNA-BUGEISHA
TAMOE GOZEN WAS A FEMALE SAMURAI, FEMALE SAMURAI WERE CALLED ONNA-BUGEISHA
1 - What makes this source a secondary source?
2 - Who made the source?
3 - When was this source made?
4 - What is this source?
5 - Which person do you think is Tamoe Gozen? How can you tell?
6 - What types of weapons are the Samurai in the painting using? (There are two).
7 - Use two words to describe the Samurai's armour.
SAMURAI WEAPONS AND ARMOUR
SAMURAI WEAPONS AND ARMOUR
TO KNOW - THE WEAPONS AND ARMOUR USED BY THE SAMURAI
TO BE ABLE TO - COMPARE THE WEAPONS USED BY THE SAMURAI AND MEDIEVAL KNIGHTS
Katana
Katana
The curved longsword used by the samurai. The Katana was famous for being extremely sharp and sacred to the samurai who used it.
Tanto
Tanto
A short blade used for close range attacks. This weapon was also sacred to the samurai as it was used in the Seppuku ritual.
Wakizashi
Wakizashi
The wakizashi was like the katana but smaller. It was used for close range fights but it was more powerful than the tanto.
It was often worn with the katana.
Nagitana
Nagitana
The nagitana was a long spear with a short sword blade on the end.
It was mostly used by onna-bugeishas.
It was slower but heavier than a katana.
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