Japan Warrior Class Student Notebook

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The Rise of the Warrior Class in Japan

What was the role of the samurai in the military society of medieval Japan?
P R E V I E W
Use the list below to check off the skills, knowledge, and values that you believe should be taught to American soldiers. You can check as many as you think are important. _____ 1. Swimming _____ 2. The use of a rifle _____ 3. Driving a motor vehicle _____ 4. Acceptance of hardships without complaint _____ 5. The use of a knife _____ 6. Dancing _____ 7. The use of a computer _____ 8. Basic religious beliefs _____ 9. Language of the enemy _____ 10. World history _____ 11. Geneva Convention (the rules of war) _____ 12. Literature appreciation _____ 13. Dinner manners _____ 14. The operation of a two-way radio _____ 15. Code of Military Conduct (outlines how soldiers should behave during battle or when captured) _____ 16. Art appreciation _____ 17. Unquestioning obedience to orders _____ 18. The operation of a grenade launcher
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The Rise of the Warrior Class in Japan 1
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R E A D I N G
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Key Content Terms
As you complete the Reading Notes, use these terms in your answers. shogun samurai daimyo martial arts
Section 2
Amida Buddhism Zen Buddhism Bushido restoration
1. Look at the illustrations at right. Explain how these three figures are related. Tell what each one promises the other two.
Shogun
Daimyo
Samurai
2. How did the government of Japan change in 1603?
Section 3
1. On the drawing at right, label three important parts of the samurais armor. 2. Label the samurais weapon and explain the purposes of the long sword he carried. 3. Add one additional weapon to the drawing. Label it.
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Section 4
1. Write one interesting detail about a samurais training in archery.
2. Tell what a samurai might do if he lost or broke his sword.
3. In the speech bubble, write what a samurai might say before a battle.
Section 5
1. In the thought bubble, write what a samurai should think about every day to overcome his fear of death. 2. Give an example of how samurai were trained to endure pain and suffering. 3. Explain why samurai were trained to always be alert, and list one way that samurai were trained to be prepared.
Section 6
1. In the speech bubble, explain what calligraphy is and why a samurai was expected to practice it. 2. What is haiku?
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Section 7
Around the samurai, draw and label three objects a samurai would see when he or she attended a tea ceremony.
Section 8
1. Explain how a samurai would prove his or her devotion to Amida Buddha.
2. Explain how one can achieve enlightenment according to Zen Buddhism.
3. In the thought bubble, write a classic koan that samurai would meditate on.
Section 9
1. Explain what Bushido was and how it governed a samurais life.
2. In the thought bubble, write how the samurai believed he should act toward his lord.
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Section 10
1. Draw a 12th-century samurai woman next to the male samurai. The size of the woman should show her status in the 12th century as compared to a samurai man at this time. 2. How did the position of samurai women change from the 12th to the 17th century?
Section 11
Compare and contrast medieval European feudal society with the samurai society of Japan by completing the Venn diagram below. Consider these questions: Who were the military leaders in Europe and Japan during these periods? How were they alike? How were they different? Who were large landowners in Europe and Japan during these periods? How were they alike? How were they different? Who were the warriors in Europe and Japan during these periods? How were they alike? How were they different?
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Samurai Society of Japan

Western Europe in the Middle Ages

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Section 12
1. Describe one way that the Japanese military followed the samurai code during World War II.
2. List three ways that modern Japan still feels the influence of the era of the samurai.
P ro C essing
Suppose you that have been asked to create a class schedule for a young person who is new to samurai training. On a separate sheet of a paper, copy and complete the training schedule below by doing the following: In the first column, choose four different areas of training that were necessary for samurai. List each one as a separate class. In the second column, describe what samurai students will learn in this course. In the third column, explain what the purpose of the training is or why this training is important. An example has been done for you.
Training Schedule Class Period 1: Description of Course Purpose of Training
Military Training
Students will learn how to shoot with a bow and arrow accurately while riding on the back of a galloping horse. They will also learn fencing and martial arts.
Samurai must be able to fight ably and courageously in battle. They must learn how to master both physical and mental techniques that will make them good warriors.
Class Period 2: Class Period 3: Class Period 4: Class Period 5:

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R eading
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Preparing to Write: Comparing and Contrasting

Read the passage about the Japanese woman warrior Hangaku Gozen. Then, use what you have read about Tomoe Gozen and Hangaku Gozen to complete the Venn diagram below. Hangaku Gozen, . . . became famous after the Genpei War. She belonged to the Taira clan, the Minamoto clans enemies. In 1201, she led an army of 3,000 soldiers against more than 10,000 enemy warriors. She was wounded and taken prisoner. There are many explanations as to what happened to her after she was taken prisoner. She appears in the Mirror of the East, or Azuma Kagami, an epic story about the years 11801266. It was later written down in many versions. Historians think that she was probably a real person that grew into a legend. From Women Warriors of Japan, by Ellis Amdur, 1996
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Tomoe Gozen
Hangaku Gozen
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Writing a Summary Use your Venn diagram and what you have read to write a summary that compares and contrasts Tomoe Gozen and Hangaku Gozen. Your summary should include a topic sentence, at least two paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Use this rubric to evaluate your summary. Make changes to your summary if you need to. Score 3 Description The summary clearly compares and contrasts the two figures. Each is well constructed with a topic sentence, many supporting details, and a conclusion. There are no spelling or grammar errors. The summary compares and contrasts the two figures. Each has a topic sentence, supporting details, and a conclusion. There are some spelling or grammar errors. The summary only vaguely compares and contrasts the two figures. It lacks a topic sentence, supporting details, or a conclusion. There are many spelling or grammar errors.
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Timeline Skills
Analyze the timeline in your book. Also think about what you have learned. Then answer the following questions. 1. From what country did Buddhism come to Japan?
2. How did Prince Shotoku influence Japanese culture?
3. After what countrys capital was the new Japanese capital modeled?
4. List three events that occurred during the Heian Period.
5. What was unusual about Fujiwara Michinagas rule?
6. What is the significance of the Tale of Genji?
7. For how many years did civil war persist in Japan before Minamoto Yoritomo seized control and set up a military government?
8. For about how many centuries did Japan have a feudal system of lords, vassals, and samurai?
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Critical Thinking
Use the timeline and the lessons to answer the following questions. 9. For each society listed below, identify and explain two ways that societys culture influenced Japanese culture. a. Korea:
b. China:
10. Identify one example of literature and one style of art created in Japan during the Heian period.
11. Explain three different aspects of samurai training.
12. If you could add three more events to this timeline, which would they be? List each event, and explain why you think it is important enough to add to the timeline. a.
b.
c.

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I N T E R A C T I V E

The Rise of the Warrior Class in Japan

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The Rise of the Warrior Class in Japan 1

Key Content Terms

Amida Buddhism Zen Buddhism Bushido restoration

2. How did the government of Japan change in 1603?

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The Rise of the Warrior Class in Japan 2

1. Write one interesting detail about a samurais training in archery.

2. Tell what a samurai might do if he lost or broke his sword.

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The Rise of the Warrior Class in Japan 3

2. Explain how one can achieve enlightenment according to Zen Buddhism.

1. Explain what Bushido was and how it governed a samurais life.

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The Rise of the Warrior Class in Japan 4

Samurai Society of Japan

Western Europe in the Middle Ages

Class Period 2: Class Period 3: Class Period 4: Class Period 5:

The Rise of the Warrior Class in Japan 6

Preparing to Write: Comparing and Contrasting

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The Rise of the Warrior Class in Japan 7

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2. How did Prince Shotoku influence Japanese culture?

4. List three events that occurred during the Heian Period.

5. What was unusual about Fujiwara Michinagas rule?

6. What is the significance of the Tale of Genji?

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The Rise of the Warrior Class in Japan 9

11. Explain three different aspects of samurai training.

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The Rise of the Warrior Class in Japan 10

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