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    Dbq Samurai Knights

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    There are many similarities between the Samurai of medieval Japan and the Knights of medieval Europe, especially considering their training,armor, and codes. For example document A and B discuss the Training about the knights and armor. The first similarity is that they both started their training when they were young and also, they were spiritual. A couple of the Samurais differences is that they wrote poetry secretly and, “became Samurai in a ceremony called genpuku live according to Bushido.”The

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    Samurai Knights Dbq

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    Samurais and knights. They began as helpers and protectors of a village. Now they are considered the mostly considered the great and noble swordsmen on two different sides on earth. But in a death battle only one will survive. Like one said, ¨1v1 me idiot!” and the other replied in Japanese. The samurai has a strength in its sword, its armor, and its fight it puts up. The first strength of the samurai is that its sword. It is long but light, and the hilt is firm with an untraditional grip to hold

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    Knight Vs Samurai

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    and the Japanese samurai are two of the greatest soldiers in history. Both were strong, fierce, and brave warriors who were hired by lords to defend their lands. They also both lived by a code of honor which contained all of the warrior’s values and what was expected of them. Prepared from a very young age, samurai and knights were trained in many aspects such as combat, strategy, serving a lord, and honor above all else. When they entered their rank of either knight or samurai. Although very similar

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    people called them Samurai. Despite being on other sides of the world, in a time when communication was very limited. The two fighters Samurai and Knights were very similar. The similarities range from the way people paid them, to the ways of they had live their life. The Samurai and Knights were more similar than they were different. This essay will explain how the Knights and Samurai were similar. Despite being on other sides of the world. One in Japan and one Europe, Samurai and Knights were very

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    The Last Samurai Essay

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    The Last Samurai “The perfect blossom is a rare thing. You could spend your life looking for one, and it would not be a wasted life” (Zwick). These are the words of Katsumoto, an important samurai warrior. The movie The Last Samurai directed by Edward Zwick is about an American War Captain named Nathan Algren who is hired to train, lead and modernize a group of Japanese soldiers to defeat a rebellion of the country's remaining Samurai in 1876. Algren is captured by the Samurai and soon

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    Twilight Samurai Essay

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    The movie “Twilight Samurai” is about a low ranking and poor samurai. He is devoted to his samurai duties. This movie contradicts with the traditional concept of samurais; a majority of people tend to have a concept of a samurai as a strong, merciless and abide by codex of samurai etc., but in this movie, you can see a samurai with absolutely different character. The movie begins with a demise of his wife which will affect a lot to his life. He has now ailing mother and two daughters to care about

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    Samurai Knights Dbq

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    Samurai and knights had a lot in common but they also had a lot of differences in training, armor, and code. As said in document A and B, Both of the Samurai’s training and the knights training began when they were only children. Another similarity in training as said in Document A and B, was when they were young they would practice with fake weapons, the samurai would study Kendo and the knights would practice fighting with wooden swords. But they also had differences in training. As said in document

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    Essay on History of Samurai

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    History of Samurai The Japanese warrior, known as the samurai, has played a significant role in Japan's history and culture throughout the centuries. Their ancestors can be traced back to as far as can be remembered. Some stories have become mysterious legends handed down over the centuries. In this report you will learn who the samurai were, their origins as we know them, how they lived and fought and their evolution to today. It will be clear why the samurai stand out as one of the most famous

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    Samurai And Knights Dbq

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    Medieval samurai and knights are much more similar than you think. In fact, they were nearly the same thing! As you have been taught that samurai and knights were nowhere near the same, I am here to inform you of the facts. These two warriors were both apart of a feudalism system. They also had an alike childhood as they were both trained for their roles in the world. Finally, both samurai and knights had a life code to live by. These are just the three large reasons as to why samurai and knights

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    Samurai Champloo Essay

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    James Wilson Historical Inquiry – ‘Samurai Champloo’ ‘Samurai Champloo’ is a Japanese anime series directed by the renowned Shinichirō Watanabe, who is well-known for combining together modern and historical themes in his works. Set in the Edo Period of Japanese history, ‘Samurai Champloo’ follows the exploits of Mugen and Jin, two rogue swordsmen who are hired by Fuu, a young waitress, to find her missing father. The trio travels across the country in search of this mysterious man and learn about

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