Knight Vs Samurai

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.

Imagine a knight, jousting in an arena in Europe during the Middle Ages. Surprisingly, across the world during approximately the same time period, samurai warriors fought in Japan. During the time period, 1000 to 1600 CE, the samurai and knights fought in battle in many different ways. Many differences between the samurai and knights included codes, armor, training, and religions. Without a doubt, the differences between the samurai and the knight overshadow the similarities.

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

There was many great differences and similarities between samurais and knights. And today we are going to be figuring out which there is more differences or similarities between the two. One of the main and very noticeable differences between them is that the two are from different places one is from japan the other is from Europe. Causing different beliefs, fighting styles, and tec.

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

Concrete detail.Knights believed in God.Most Knights were Christian in the form of catholic religion.Instead of churches they called them monasteries.Samurai believed in Buddha.Knights and Samurai believed in two totally different things. For example, Knights believed in a god named Jesus. On the other hand Samurai believed in a god named Buddha or Amida.Knights would give offering,go to church, and pray every day. Samurai gave food to Buddha and would say

You are a child at the age of 17 being trained by your master. He has taught you many things. Soon you will become a samurai. How do you feel about becoming part of the Japanese army? The time of the knights and the samurai took place at the same time. These people served for their country to help provide protection from enemy armies. They both developed feudalism to keep the land in order. The three ways that the knights and the samurai are more different than the same are: Their code of honor, their type of armor, and their training.

In, document D - The Way of the Samurai, 1600’s: it talks about the code of Bushido and Chivalry. It says (paragraph 1) “ Outwardly he stands in physical readiness for any call to service in inwardly he strives to fulfill the Way….” this shows just how honorable a samurai could be. In Europe it was just the same (paragraph 2) it states “give mercy in those who ask for it” These similarities are significant because loyalty between the two, shows how much they trust each other. Without this trust and loyalty , these countries would be

Another way the samurai and knights were related is through their military role. Document C compares the training of the samurai and knight. Both started training at a fairly early age, and both used training tools that were not lethal. Also, the comparison is made between the armor of each, showing they each used some form of iron plate to protect themselves. While there were numerous similarities in the training of samurai and knights, there were

Have you ever wondered who would win a battle between the European Knights and Japanese Samurai? Or how different or similar they were, they were very similar in some ways and different in many more. In my opinion, I believe these warriors were very much different they were different in 3 clear reasons! One, their views of death, two their codes of honor and three the way their armour looked like and how it was designed. The differences between the knights and samurai are greater than most realize.

First of all, the knights and samurai were similar because of their codes. The knights had a code they called chivalry, the samurai used the code of bushido. (Doc.E) The code of chivalry involved staying loyal to your lord and also to never give up.(Doc. E) The samurai’s code consisted of staying loyal like the knights, but to always be ready to fight.(Doc. E) The code of chivalry was actually created first by about 130 years.(OI) These codes could help or hurt the people following it. Next, is how they prepared for war.

In addition, these warriors both had feudal arrangements with a higher ranked feudal lordperson. Samurai would give loyalty and military service to Daimyos in exchange for land. Knights did the same exact thing, but this time exchanged lesser lords (Document “B”). In other words, samurai are to

Both of these codes are a bit different. Document F states, “...to be loyal to the King, to give mercy to those asking it, always to be courteous and helpful to ladies, and to fight in no wrongful quarrel for worldly gain.” While the samurai practice the way, which is part of Bushido. Document E states about the way, “should there be someone who transgresses (does wrong) against these moral principles, the samurai punishes him and thus upholds proper moral principles in the land.” Both codes have different types of punishment inflicted on the warriors for various reasons.

Both Knights and Samurai were expected to follow abide which was a code of honor. Japan's code of honor was Bushido and in Europe there code of honor was similar and it was called Chivalry which was stated on document E.Both Samurai and Knights took some sort of vows or show their loyalty they both had to devote themselves  to their duties and have no associations with friends. On the Knights side of things they had to be loyal to the king and to give mercy to those asking it they had to be helpful to ladies and to fight in no wrongful quarrel. If they were to break these rules they both could be upon

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.