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Lesson 1 - Introduction to the Samurai
Lesson 1 - Introduction to the Samurai
To know - the Samurai
To know - the Samurai
To be able to - explain what Samurai did and how they lived
To be able to - explain what Samurai did and how they lived
The Samurai
The Samurai
The Samurai were respected and highly skilled Japanese warriors who were members of the military class.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Samurai without a master were called Ronin.
Bushido - "the way of warrior"
Bushido - "the way of warrior"
Samurai lead their lives according to the code of Bushido. Bushido involves loyalty to one's master, heritage, self-discipline and respectful ethical behaviour.
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
The Seven Virtues of Bushido are
- Rectitude - Courage
- Rectitude - Courage
- Benevolence - Respect
- Benevolence - Respect
- Honour - Honesty
- Honour - Honesty
- Loyalty
- Loyalty
Source - Toshihide Migita (Public Domain)
The seppeku ceremony of Ōishi Yoshio, the leader of the famous 47 ronin.
Source - Shosen (Public Domain)
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.
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.
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.
Write 3 facts from the following video to boost your understanding of the Samurai.
Task 1 - Source Questions on the Samurai
Task 1 - Source Questions on the Samurai
source 1 - A Painting of Ōishi Yoshio by Shosen Yakatori in 1703CE committing seppuku. Ōishi Yoshio was the leader of the famous forty-seven rōnin.
source 1 - A Painting of Ōishi Yoshio by Shosen Yakatori in 1703CE committing seppuku. Ōishi Yoshio was the leader of the famous forty-seven rōnin.
1 - Is this a primary or secondary source?
1 - Is this a primary or secondary source?
2 - Who made the source?
2 - Who made the source?
3 - When was this source made?
3 - When was this source made?
4 - What is this source?
4 - What is this source?
5 - What is happening in the source?
5 - What is happening in the source?
6 - How can you tell Ōishi Yoshio must have been an important leader?
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?
7 - Notice there is writing around all the people in this source? What could this writing be?
1 - What makes this source a secondary source?
1 - What makes this source a secondary source?
2 - Who made the source?
2 - Who made the source?
3 - When was this source made?
3 - When was this source made?
4 - What is this source?
4 - What is this source?
5 - Which person do you think is Tamoe Gozen? How can you tell?
5 - Which person do you think is Tamoe Gozen? How can you tell?
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
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
6 - What types of weapons are the Samurai in the painting using? (There are two).
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.
7 - Use two words to describe the Samurai's armour.
Source 3 - a woodblock print painting made in 1610CE by Ito Tanaka of a samurai and villagers defending their land.
Source 3 - a woodblock print painting made in 1610CE by Ito Tanaka of a samurai and villagers defending their land.
1 - Is this a primary or secondary source?
1 - Is this a primary or secondary source?
2 - Who made the source?
2 - Who made the source?
3 - When was this source made?
3 - When was this source made?
4 - What weapon is the samurai using in the source?
4 - What weapon is the samurai using in the source?
5 - How can you tell the difference between the Samurai and the villagers?
5 - How can you tell the difference between the Samurai and the villagers?
6 - The Samurai in Source 2 and Source 3 are both fighting on a __________________.
6 - The Samurai in Source 2 and Source 3 are both fighting on a __________________.
task 2 - what did you learn from the sources?
task 2 - what did you learn from the sources?
When completing source work in history, it is important to realise that these sources give us valuable insights into what life was like in the past. Write down five things you didn't know before this lesson.
When completing source work in history, it is important to realise that these sources give us valuable insights into what life was like in the past. Write down five things you didn't know before this lesson.
Be ready to share your answers.
Be ready to share your answers.
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Task 3 - Education Perfect called "Feudal System and Samurai in the Tokugawa Shogunate."
Task 3 - Education Perfect called "Feudal System and Samurai in the Tokugawa Shogunate."
Lesson 2 - Samurai Weapons and Armour
Lesson 2 - Samurai Weapons and Armour
to know - the weapons and armour used by the samurai
to know - the weapons and armour used by the samurai
to be able to - compare the weapons used by the samurai and medieval knights
to be able to - compare the weapons used by the samurai and medieval knights
weapons used by the samurai
weapons used by the samurai
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
yumi
yumi
The yumi was the longbow used by the samurai. It could be used on horseback and used for long range attacks.
The yumi was the longbow used by the samurai. It could be used on horseback and used for long range attacks.
Kabutowari
Kabutowari
The kabutowari was a longer, heavier weapon. The word kabutowari means helmet breaker or skull breaker.
The kabutowari was a longer, heavier weapon. The word kabutowari means helmet breaker or skull breaker.
Samurai vs knights
Samurai vs knights
The Swords
The Swords
Japanese Katana VS European Longsword
Japanese Katana VS European Longsword
A good way to analyse a Samurai's weapon is by comparing it to other weapons.
A good way to analyse a Samurai's weapon is by comparing it to other weapons.
The Armour
The Armour
Samurai's armour
Samurai's armour
Advantages Disadvantages
Advantages Disadvantages
- Light and fast - Had less protection
- Allowed for movement - Weaker metal
- Could fight on horseback - Vulnerable to arrows
Knight's Armour
Knight's Armour
Advantages Disadvantages
Advantages Disadvantages
- Covered whole body - Slow and hard to move
- Tough metal - Very heavy
- Size advantage - Limited vision
Task 1 - Comprehension Questions
Task 1 - Comprehension Questions
Use the information from Lesson 1 and Lesson 2 to answer the following questions.
Use the information from Lesson 1 and Lesson 2 to answer the following questions.
1 - What are the seven virtues of Bushido?
1 - What are the seven virtues of Bushido?
2 - What does Bushido mean?
2 - What does Bushido mean?
3 - Who were samurai loyal to?
3 - Who were samurai loyal to?
4 - What is Seppuku?
4 - What is Seppuku?
5 - Why did samurai commit Seppuku?
5 - Why did samurai commit Seppuku?
6 - What is a Ronin?
6 - What is a Ronin?
7 - What is the name of the sword that was sacred to the samurai?
7 - What is the name of the sword that was sacred to the samurai?
8 - What was the katana used for?
8 - What was the katana used for?
9 - What was the yumi used for?
9 - What was the yumi used for?
10 - What was the tanto used for?
10 - What was the tanto used for?
11 - What were female samurai called?
11 - What were female samurai called?
12 - What was the name of the weapon female samurai used?
12 - What was the name of the weapon female samurai used?
13 - What is the name of the sword that is similar to a katana?
13 - What is the name of the sword that is similar to a katana?
14 - What weapon's name means helmet breaker or skull breaker?
14 - What weapon's name means helmet breaker or skull breaker?
15 - Why could the samurai fight on horseback?
15 - Why could the samurai fight on horseback?
Samurai Armour Worksheet.pdf.pdftask 2 - armour worksheet
task 2 - armour worksheet
Use the information above on the armour of a samurai and the armour of a knight to complete the armour worksheet.
Use the information above on the armour of a samurai and the armour of a knight to complete the armour worksheet.
Task 3 - draw a samurai
Task 3 - draw a samurai
Use this worksheet to draw a samurai using one of the weapons we learnt about this lesson. Make sure to draw your samurai wearing armour and write the name of the weapon in the description.
Use this worksheet to draw a samurai using one of the weapons we learnt about this lesson. Make sure to draw your samurai wearing armour and write the name of the weapon in the description.
You can use google images to help you as well.
You can use google images to help you as well.
draw yourself activity samurai.pdf
kahoot on the samurai
kahoot on the samurai
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