Social Studies: the knights and the samurai (who will win + more!!!!)

ayo u better study for the test or imma come to ur house

List three things you think you've learned about Western European Culture in the Middle Ages

- warrior class
- somewhat similar tech to Japan
- violent/dark time

What advantages do you think the samurai sword has?

- lighter
- extremely sharp
- curved blade --> designed for slicing
- very precise
- higher quality

What advantages do you think the long sword has?

- better hand guards
- length --> longer range +
- sturdy
- various + efficient attacks aka versatile (sharp on both sides)
- weight = more damage

Do you agree with Shad's conclusion regarding who had the best technology?  Explain thoroughly using knowledge from your SSP and from the video?

- perfectionists --> designed the sword to be extremely sharp + curved the blade
- snake-skinned armor (metal plated is durable but not maneuverable, while Japanese armor is durable AND maneuverable)

Comparing the two warriors, what advantages (at least 3) do you think the samurai could have?

- agility (lighter, faster weapons + armor)
- more maneuverable (snake-skinned armor vs metal plated armor)
- can use two hands --> more power
- better training --> practiced since a young age

How do the helmet and the sword represent the different situations the Europeans were in vs. the Japanese in the Middle Ages?

Japan had lots of free time to make their swords perfect (they were in a golden age.) Meanwhile, Europe was in a dark age, so their helmets and swords weren’t as advanced.

The __________ was a stuffed dummy used for target practice by knights-in-training.

quintain

A noble boy served as a __________ from the ages of 7 to 10.

page

A young nobleman usually became a knight at the age of __________.

21

Beneath his armor, a knight wore a suit of interwoven iron rings called a __________.

hauberk

A __________ was a medieval weapon consisting of an iron ball attached to a chain.

flail

A knight’s __________ tunic showed that he was ready to fight to defend the Church.

red

A knight also wore a __________, which was a kind of head covering.

coif

Knights wore __________ spurs.

gold-covered

A page’s chief duty was to serve the __________ of the castle or manor house.

adults (including ladies)

A squire’s main responsibility was to care for his lord’s __________ and armor.

horses

A page’s outdoor training was supervised by __________.

a squire

At a medieval dining table, meat was carved using _____________.

a sword

Some knights strictly followed the code of __________.

chivalry

The word “chivalry” comes from a French word meaning __________.

horseman, or knight

A squire’s main responsibility was to care for his lord’s horses and ____________.

armor

A squire’s main responsibility was to care for his lord’s ____________ and ____________.

horses, armor

What is chivalry?

“The code of chivalry stressed fair play and Christian values. The knight

pledged to be brave and fair in battle, to protect the weak, and to display good

manners toward women.”

Who had the better technology according to Shad?

European Knight

Shad (the narrator) believes the following characteristics must be considered to determine who would win...knight vs. samurai

Skill, luck, and tech (ALL THREE)

Shad (the narrator) believes the following characteristics ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT in terms of who would win ...knight vs. samurai

Skill and Luck

In the end, overall, who does Shad think would win?

He's annoying! Said if their skill and luck were the same, Knight tech was better, but in the end, said they were equal?!

Towards the end of the vid, Shad said the winners of the following 4 way battle would be…

Knights, Samurai

Comparing the two warriors, what advantages (at least 3) do you think the knight could have?

- better defensively (shield & armor)
- intimidating
- longer, heavier, stabbing/chopping weapon

_____ knights strictly followed the code of chivalry.

Some/Few