comparing knights and samurai

Comparing Medieval Knights and Samurai Although the two regions never came in contact with one another, there are many similarities between the knights of medieval Europe and the samurai of medieval Japan.

Code of Conduct and Consequences Chivalry: Honor, loyalty, courtesy and fair treatment of the weak. Dishonor among peers.

Bushido: “Way of the Warrior” Commitment to a military life. Faces death “Seppuku”.

Battle Uniforms and Weapons Mask and armor made Armor made of steel, of layers of leather, long sword, lance, and short sword, shields, horse. spear, and bows and arrows. Education and Pastimes Began training at Began training at age 7. Age 12 (Squire). Participated in Competed in tournaments and tournaments. celebrations. Enjoyed the arts. Religion Christianity

Zen Buddhism and Shinto

Comparing Medieval Knights and Samurai Although the two regions never came in contact with one another, there are many similarities between the knights of medieval Europe and the samurai of medieval Japan.

Code of Conduct and Consequences

Battle Uniforms and Weapons

Education and Pastimes

Religion