5 Questions
What does the word 'samurai' mean?
One who serves
What prevented the rulers in Kyoto from organizing a conscript army in the tenth century?
Resistance from the rich landowners
In what way were the customs of the samurai similar to the European knights?
Both were primarily horseback riders
What was the most important cultural activity for the samurai?
The tea ceremony
During which period did the samurai lose their position of power in Japanese society?
19th century
Test your knowledge on the history and culture of the samurai, the elite soldier class of Japan for nearly seven hundred years. Learn about their origins, warfare techniques, and impact on Japanese society.
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