Samurai and Knights DBQ
Samurai and knights were both warriors that thrived during the middle ages. Samurai were Japanese warriors, while knights came from Europe. Samurai started off as tax collectors for Japan. But when the outside world became dangerous and no one was safe, they needed to protect their land and country. Knights, on the other hand, started off by managing and protecting villages. As bandits became more popular in attacking villages the knights started to fight off the bandits. Despite these similarities, samurai and knights were diverse. Samurai and knights’ differences include their training, armor, and views of death.
Samurai and knights were more different than similar. To begin, samurai and Knights were more different because of their training.
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"They started their training in their childhood." Girls also received some martial arts training."While knights don’t become knights until they are 21."… knight's training began at age 4 or 5." This reveals that although knights and samurai started their training at a young age, them becoming actual warriors were at different ages. Also, women seemed weak and useless in Europe, so only knights received training. Knights became squires at 14 and if they became approved they became real knights. Samurai went straight from training to samurai. To add on, Samurai and knights were distinct because of their armor. Document 3 shows that "Samurai did not wear armor on their right arm so they could easily draw their bow." While for knights the entire body was covered with the armor. This is important because the samurai used multiple weapons, unlike the knights. But the samurai had a disadvantage because they had less armor and protection. " As weapons grew… knights began to wear suits of plate armor." Furthermore, samurai and knights were diverse because they had different religious beliefs about death. Document 5 reveals that samurai believed in Zen Buddhism. Their belief
The samurai the warrior for Japan, they were determined to defend their ruler no matter what the cost is for example torture, Death or imprisonment. The knight was the warrior for Europe. They kept order in Europe when there was none. Even though samurai and knights have many similarities, in a one on one battle, the advantage would be to the samurai and this can be seen in their armor, training and beliefs.
Samurai and knights are two kinds of warriors with different origins. However, I think that the similarities overcome the differences. The resemblances can be seen in armor, training, and feudal relationships. When it comes to armor, you can spot some obvious differences. However, these are just minor details when referring to the actual uses of armor.
Have you ever heard of the medieval knights from Europe or the medieval samurais from Japan. Both warrior served a important role in defense for their region. In fact both knights and samurais played a role in a social system known as feudalism. Feudalism began in Europe as early as the 8th century and began in Japan in about 1185 A.D both due to the lack of security. In a one-on-one battle, a samurai would win because of their strong weapons, enforced training, and the acceptance of death.
The similarities between samurais and knights were greater than the differences due to the similarity in the hierarchy and the armor they used to protect themselves. The Samurai were “warriors who owed loyalty and military service to daimyos for land or regular payment.” They made up about 10% of Japan’s population. Similarly, knights were “warriors who owed loyalty and military service to the lord for land.” (Document A) There were about 12,000 knights in England and Normandy, France in the 12th century. Even though Japan and Europe had no communication or access to each other, both areas placed the warrior classes in the middle of the hierarchy and owed loyalty/military services. This shows that the social order of both Feudal Japan and Feudal
The samurais and knights are two very interesting roles that were played hundreds of years ago. They have many similarities and differences. Their armor, how they trained and overall what they did. It’s surprising how the similarities and differences influenced their life. What they did for their masters just to live.
Samurai and knights were more different than similar, and this can be shown by looking at three areas:samurai are bound to their job, the two fight in different types of warfare, and there were two genders of samurai.
From researching about knights and samurai, I believe that in a battle between a knight and samurai, the knight would have a greater chance in winning. This is because knights focused more on fighting techniques and how to improve them, rather than focusing on spiritual beliefs and traditions as well, which is what the samurai did. The knights also had very strong and good armour which helped a lot in battles, while the samurai’s armour changed a lot but wasn’t ever as effective as the knight’s armour. The knight’s weapons were also more advanced and better then the samurai weapons.
Did you ever wonder if the samurai and knights had a difference? Well they did and some differences like for example for the samurai they were allowed to train girls weill the knight did not allow girls to train. This is because knights and samurai are both warriors but have different techniques and views on different things. Samurai and knights were different because of honor and death, training and armor, and social positions. To begin, samurai and knights are different because of their view on death and honor because of that they are different.
Samurais and Knights training are different and similar. Both of them start training when they are young. Samurais and knights are always loyal to their master. They work for their master really hard. Although, there is only one promotion for Samurai trainees, both the knight and Samurai get promoted around the age of 14. Document B states, “They would accompany their master knight into battle, dress him, feed him, care for his horses and hope they would be deemed worthy.” This proves that knights care for their master and care for their future as a knight. Knights, unlike Samurais, became a knight when they are 21. Samurais become Samurais at the age of 14. During training,
Similarities between samurai and knights were greater than the differences. They both fought for land. They both were very brave warriors. They both were loyal to their lords. They both fought to defend their families. They both were well trained fighters. And they both followed the code of honor.
There are several differences however, to how the knights and samurai worked. Both knights and samurai were allied with a noble or daimyo. They protected their land and fought for their lord. Samurai were guided by a code of honour called bushido, which they followed strictly. They were skilled at martial arts, horse riding, archery, military strategy and in later times used guns. The samurai also practiced a ritual suicide called seppuku, used to preserve their honour. Samurai were also expected to be educated so as to help their lord govern his land. Knights were guided by chivalry, but it was not as important to them. They fought on horseback with heavy metal armour and weapons. They would also joust to train for battle. The samurai were Shinto-Buddhists. They practiced special meditation so they would know what to do in battle and have complete control of their body and mind. Knights were Christian and were motivated to fight for the church. The church also provided momentary support for poorer Knights. The knights and samurai were skilled in fighting, followed a code of honour and religion affected how they
Samurai and knights are not identical, they do have a good amount of differences. For instance, after going through training, samurai were awarded their title and responsibilities at the age of fourteen while knights took on their full responsibilities at twenty-one. Document B points out that although loyalty was important to both Japanese and European warriors, “loyalty towards the feudal lord in Japan was hereditary” but it was not in Europe. This means that in Japan “service of a feudal lord went from father to son” so the relationship between the lord and his warrior lasted for generations. Along with that, although both groups wore full body armor, Document D states that “a knight’s armor could weigh forty
The Knights of Europe and the Samurai of Japan shared quite a few similarities; however, they do also share many differences. One such similarity would be that both the Knights and the Samurais were brave, strong, and loyal to their cause, especially due to both of their trainings starting at a very young age. An example of a difference would be the samurais having a much lighter armor than knights. This allowed for a more agile army. They also ascended to their titles at separate ages, with samurais being at a mere 14 years of age, and knights being 21.
The knights and samurai had many similarities. Knights and samurai had the same armour and weapons. They both used swords for hand to hand combat, and crossbows and arrows for long-distance warfare. They also both wore armour to protect the warriors from injuries, but as weapons
Samurais from Japan and knights from Europe. Both warriors, but different stories across the world. The feudal system in both areas of the world controlled social structures and their role in society. Knights and samurais shared similarities like their code of honor that they used to vow loyalty to their masters but, they also had differences like their armor that they wore in battle and their training they did to become a warrior.