Pride vs. Social Duty AP World History Comparative Cultures Research 0129539 *Artwork provided by deviantart.com In Japan‚ from the 1200s to the 1800s‚ Samurai served as loyal protectors to their lords with a stark emphasis on altruistic devotion (Levy). Similar to the conception of the knightly class in Europe‚ samurai warriors arose out of the ashes of political turmoil and in to the feudal realm‚ in which the upper tier of society acquired reputable protectors of their large land
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In the medieval times‚ when the shoguns ruled Japan. There were samurai or japanese warriors. These samurai were people who worked for the damio‚ or japanese warlords. The daimyo were powerful landowners who would hire samurai to protect their land and belongings. The samurai lived under a strict set of rules‚ this was called the bushido code. The bushido code was used by samurai warriors and was the ultimate guide on how you should live your life‚ from fighting skills to self honour and also to
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fierce warriors known as the samurai. So what is a samurai? According to Merriam-Webster.com a samurai is “A military retainer of a Japanese Daimyo practicing the code of conduct of Bushido.” The Bushido Code is an honor code developed by the samurai class in the Japanese military and is comprised of eight virtues which are Rectitude or Justice‚ Courage‚ Benevolence or Mercy‚ Politeness or Respect‚ Honesty‚ Honor‚ Loyalty‚ and Character and Self-control. The Bushido Code was developed during the
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Bushido Influence and Filipinos We need not question the success of the country of Japan over the years and decades that have passed. Despite being a small country‚ they have managed to surmount others through their handwork‚ heart‚ and passion. They are globally competitive and respected in many fields such as business‚ medicine‚ and sports. It is now generally recognized that Japan has been much the most successful of the countries outside Europe and North America in achieving modernization. (w
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The samurai were highly skilled Japanese warriors from the middle ages. During this time‚ warring clans controlled most of the country. Therefore‚ Lords would hire Samurai to defend and fight for land. As a result‚ the samurai population skyrocketed. In fact‚ They were so important to society that they became their own social class. The meaning of the word samurai is very fitting. The word samurai comes from a Japanese word Saburau‚ meaning “to serve.” Although the samurai were called this‚ according
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Imagine a samurai‚ walking down a street in full body armor. With a katana by his side the man is prepared for war. This warrior can seemingly slice through any opponent with one stroke of his blade. A samurai is not only known for his picture perfect technique‚ but for also the codes he lives by. The way of the samurai is governed by the Bushido‚ which literally means‚ “way of the warrior.” As described by PBS‚ the Bushido Code‚ “refers to a complex set of Japanese values stressing honor and loyalty
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context. The samurai were people who go for wars‚ or soldiers that are not afraid‚ who became powerful in Japan around the 1200s. The samurai‚ which means “those who serve‚” were hired by lords to fight their wars and protect their land. The samurai were expert fighters; they were skilled with the sword and bow and arrow‚ and they were superior horsemen. They were athletic and strong‚ and they developed their fighting skills into what is the basis of modern martial arts. The samurai had a code of
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The samurai were fearless warrior‚ who became powerful in Japan around the 1200s. The samurai‚ which means "those who serve‚" were hired by lords to fight their wars and protect their land. The samurai were expert fighters; they were skilled with the sword and bow and arrow‚ and they were superior horsemen. They were athletic and strong‚ and they developed their fighting skills into what is the basis of modern martial arts. The samurai had a code of honor called Bushido‚ which meant "Way of the
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Bushido‚ an unwritten ethical and moral code that was adhered to by the samurai warrior class in Japan. Bushido encompasses many aspects of religion and philosophy. Although bushido was only passed through word of mouth it held great influence in Japan and it may yet hold this influence. It is the code of laws that decided the behavior and lives of Japan’s noble warrior class. To attain a grasp of what bushido really is one must first understand its sources and origins. Bushido or The Way of the
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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 group of warriors
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