1. And here’s the hosts of Jeopardy,
Mr. Amster!
Welcome to Jeopardy!

2. Training
Capitals
Vocabulary
Social Hierarchy
Armor & Weapons
Buddhism
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Round 1
Final
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3. This man is the military leader of Japan.
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This man is the military leader of Japan.

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Shogun
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5. These warriors serve higher lords.
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These warriors serve higher lords.

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Samurai
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7. These are lords who control specific areas of Japan.
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These are lords who control specific areas of Japan.

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Daimyo
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9. What is the Japanese word for “those who serve”?
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What is the Japanese word for “those who serve”?

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Samurai
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11. At what time did samurai women have the most rights?
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At what time did samurai women have the most rights?

12. (beginning of the time period)
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12th Century
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13. What is a samurai’s most prized possession?
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What is a samurai’s most prized possession?

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Sword
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15. What was samurai armor made of?
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What was samurai armor made of?

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Leather and some metal
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17. What advantage did leather armor have over metal plates?
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What advantage did leather armor have over metal plates?

18. Allowed samurai to be faster and lighter.
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Allowed samurai to be faster and lighter.
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19. Samurai were first trained to use what weapon on horseback?
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Samurai were first trained to use what weapon on horseback?

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Bow and Arrow
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21. What part of a samurai’s armor was designed to frighten his enemy?
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What part of a samurai’s armor was designed to frighten his enemy?

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Face Mask
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23. What type of self defense training did samurai receive?
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What type of self defense training did samurai receive?

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Martial Arts
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25. Samurai were trained in what form of elegant handwriting?
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Samurai were trained in what form of elegant handwriting?

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Calligraphy
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27. Samurai mental training focused on preparing for what?
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Samurai mental training focused on preparing for what?

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Death
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29. What sense did samurai use to tell that danger was near?
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What sense did samurai use to tell that danger was near?

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“sixth sense”
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31. This ceremony allowed samurai to create alliances.
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This ceremony allowed samurai to create alliances.

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Tea Ceremony
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33. What was the first capital city of Japan?
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What was the first capital city of Japan?

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Nara
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35. What was the first true Japanese city?
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What was the first true Japanese city?

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Heian Kyo
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37. What became the capital during the era of the Samurai?
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What became the capital during the era of the Samurai?

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Edo
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39. What was the first capital city chosen by Emperor Kammu?
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What was the first capital city chosen by Emperor Kammu?

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Nagaoka
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41. Heian-Kyo is known today?
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Heian-Kyo is known today?

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Kyoto
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43. What material do Zen Buddhist use in their gardens?
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What material do Zen Buddhist use in their gardens?

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Rock
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45. What are two forms of Buddhism samurai believed in?
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What are two forms of Buddhism samurai believed in?

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Zen and Amida
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47. What type of Buddhism requires repeating the name of a bodhisattva?
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What type of Buddhism requires repeating the name of a bodhisattva?

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Amida
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49. What are the puzzling questions posed by Zen Buddhists called?
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What are the puzzling questions posed by Zen Buddhists called?

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Koans
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51. Daily
Double
Daily Double

52. Why did Zen/Amida Buddhism appeal to the samurai?
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Why did Zen/Amida Buddhism appeal to the samurai?

53. Emphasis on Discipline
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Emphasis on Discipline
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54. Two examples of martial arts that honor the samurai
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Two examples of martial arts that honor the samurai

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Jui-Jitsu and Judo
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Kamikaze means

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“Divine Wind”
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58. Code of Bushido was known as?
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Code of Bushido was known as?

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“The Way of the Warrior
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Ritual Suicide

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Seppuku
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62. What form of poetry was invented by the samurai? Format?
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What form of poetry was invented by the samurai? Format?

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Haiku
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64. Final Jeopardy!

65. Final Category
Final Category

66. Final Jeopardy Answer
Explain three (3) ways the culture of the samurai still influence Japan in the modern era.

67. Final Jeopardy Question
Kamikaze pilots
Martial Arts
Haiku
Calligraphy
Zen Gardens
Tea Ceremony
Final Jeopardy Question

68. End Titles

69. To Use this Jeopardy Template:
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