Knights vs. Samurai Knights and samurai have a lot in common. For example, they both follow a code and protect land. Although they are very similar, there are a lot of things that set them apart. Samurai had a different social status, had different weapons, and expectations. While knights and samurai have many similarities, in a one on one battle, the advantage would be to the knights and this can be seen in their honor code, training, and armor. The first way that knights have an advantage is their armor. In document D written by the DBQ project It says that the knights sword was longer and stronger than that of the samurai. The knights would be able to fight from a farther distance, which allows them to strike the samurai without the samurai being able to hit them. Another piece of evidence that supports the claim is in document D, written by the DBQ project. It says, “Knights began to wear complete suits of plate armor, constructed from metal.” None of their body was exposed, whereas the samurai’s arms were exposed. Although armor is important, it isn't …show more content…
In document B written by Catharina Blomberg, it says, “Loyalty toward the feudal lord in Japan was hereditary.” If becoming a samurai was hereditary, then some samurai weren’t chosen to be a samurai because of their abilities, but because they were the son of a samurai. That means that not all samurai are the best fighters. It also says in document E, written by the DBQ project, “To dishonour knighthood was the greatest disgrace.” Part of the code is to always obey your king, so a knight would want to fight harder and not back out. Even though knights and samurai have many similarities, they have their differences. Knight’s armor and weapons were different. The knights also had different training. Lastly, they followed different codes. The little differences that set knights and samurai apart give knights an advantage in a one on one
A samurai warrior was a member of a powerful Japanese military. On the other hand, a knight warrior was a man of noble birth who after a couple stages, would be raised to honorable military rank. While knights and samurais have many similarities, in a one on one battle, the advantage would be to the samurai and this can be seen in their armor, beliefs, and their training techniques. The first way that samurais have an advantage is with their armor. In document D written by Terry Bennett it says that the knights have pure metal on them which weighs from 40-60 pounds.not only do the knights have tons of weight, but they also put armor on their horses which slowed them down a whole lot.
The first way that samurais have an advantage is in armor and weapons.In document D it states many facts about the comparison of the samurai's armor and weapons to the knights. Terry bennett the author of document D claims, ¨A knight armor could weigh 40-60 pounds.¨ The knights had the disadvantage in the situation. For the suits they wear were so heavy the were not able to move as fast as the samurai giving the them the upper hand and a better attack.Another piece of evidence that supports my claim is in document D by Terry Bennett. It states, ¨As more powerful weapons such as , crossbows and longbows became more
These warriors have somethings in common but the differences are way greater than the similarities. In these far off places they have similar system with no similarities of warriors. Almost all of the details of the samurai and knights were complete opposites. If you were a warrior in the 1200’s how would you rather prepare? As a samurai or a
Have you ever thought that the Samurai warriors and the Medieval Knights had something in common? The Samurai and Knights fought in war, and they had to honor their code of conduct. So do samurai warriors and Medieval Knights have anything in common? The similarities between Samurai and Knights were greater than the differences. This can be seen from three important areas; social position, training and armour, and honor and death.
The social order and how the societies were structured were very complex compared to the other, but Samurais and Knights description on a social pyramid are practically the same. The social pyramid shown in Document A of “Samurai And Knights: Were the Similarities Greater Than the Differences?”, the description of samurai and knights are “ Samurai: Warriors who owed loyalty and military service to the daimyos for land or regular payment.”, And “ Knights: Warriors who owed loyalty and military service to lord for land.”. This shows a similarity because the quotes tell us that besides the samurai also possibly receiving money as payment, they both serve loyalty to their higher ups and military service for land. Also, on the social pyramid in Document A, both the knight and samurai class are place in the middle of the pyramid. What that means is they shared the same social status between the two countries. This is one main similarity the knight and samurai
Have you ever wanted to know how different Samurai and Knights are? Well here's your chance to find out! The Samurai and Knights would have to Fight in war, loose a bunch of their men, and fight for their country. So do you really want to know the differences of a knight and samurai? During 1000-1500, Japan built a warrior class called Samurai, and Europe built a warrior class too, called Knights.
The samurai were the protectors of peace in Japan for hundreds of years, while on the other side of the world, the bold medieval knights served and fought for their kings and lords. In the chaos, both warriors were in the need to maintain order. A little more than a thousand of years ago, both Europe and Japan were both in turmoil from wars that destroyed their once mighty kingdoms. Now the Roman Empire’s rule over Europe and the Fujiwara Family’s long reign of Japan has passed, rising into a conflict between the many clans in both Europe and Japan. The only way to resolve the many wars was to bring a new era of warriors to help aid in settling the conflicts. The new warriors also brought along a new society called feudalism. This was when
A knight is honorable, generous, wise, modest, and shows a great sense of chivalry. Whenever I hear those characteristics, I happen to think of my noble grandpa. Consequently, both a knight and my grandpa are physically inclined and skillful when it comes to warfare. People admire knights the exact way I admire my grandpa.
In both Japan and Europe, women had few rights, however they had more in Japan than in Europe. In Japan, women were expected to be strong like the men because they had to do jobs that men normally would do while the men were fighting. In Europe, the women were seen as needing to be protected. The social structures were similar in that both had a code for the warriors/knights to follow. In Japan, it was called Bushido, but in Europe, it was called Chivalry. The class rankings differed; peasants in Europe were at the bottom of society, but peasants in Japan were above the merchants because the peasant did the actual
Do you know someone in the military? A loved one, a friend, do you know what they go through? I may not, but I do know about the harsh training and war that occurred for the Samurais and Knights. In Europe and Japan the empires were falling and Clans were taking over Japan. The government came up with an idea to create feudalism. There was an agreement in both Europe and Japan that exchanged land for protection. The similarities between Samurai and Knights were greater than the differences. This can be shown by looking at the three most similar areas: social position, training and armor, and life, honor, and death. The Samurai and Knights has their differences, but were the similarities greater than those differences.
One way that the style that they lived their lives were similar was in the way that they would spend time practicing so they would be better prepared in an actual military event. Knights would spend time hunting, but a more recognized way that they would practice was through Jousting tournaments and challenges. Meanwhile, Samurai would also practice by taking part in Kendo, or a type of martial arts and swordsmanship. In addition to practice, both also used similar tactics in war. Both would use bows and arrows when far from the enemy, while in close range they would use swords. Another tactic they would use in regard to military strength was even the armor that they would wear. Both would wear full body armor made out of metal, iron, and leather, to protect themselves from swords and other weapons (Trieu). Finally, both were similar in their lifestyle because they would fight for the same thing. Both of these warriors took their jobs so seriously that they would serve, fight, and even die, for their ruler and their
Samurais and knights existed at the same time era but they are different in a lot of ways, I will show how they are different. The two warriors existed the same time era (medieval times) one existed in Japan and one existed in Europe, but had things in common and different. A samurai was a warrior in Japan, a knight was a warrior in Europe. Samurais and knights are different. We will check their codes, training, and feudal system.
Knights were a type of soldier established in the middle ages, sworn to protect the nobility. They followed the rules of chivalry, rode the best horses, bared the finest arms and weaponry, and were highly respected. A strong need for protection of the nobility brought knighthood to be and chivalry to order. True knights are far and few now, by the end of the 16th century knighthood was over. Real knights fought hand-to-hand, before guns and gun-powder, heavily armored and ready for battle. Finding a true knight might seem hard now, but true knights exist, they just don’t look the same.
Hard and soft, day and night, girl and boy. These are all differences but one that is not mentioned is samurai and knights. Japanese emperors and the imperial court was challenged by the rise of clans. Like Europe, Japan found itself in pieces. In turn, nobles trained warriors who, in exchange for farmland or food and lodging, swore to be loyal to the nobles and to defend them. The warriors from Europe were called knights. The warriors from Japan were called samurai. From 1000 to 1600 CE in Japan and Europe, samurai and knights were the muscle and the soul of the warrior class. Critics may argue samurai and knights are very similar but in reality, they have more differences. They different because of their loyalty and honor, and their training
...e respect, honor, and loyalty make this difference for me, but there is something to be said about the comparison. I find that the knights are very efficient, great warriors, and are very similar to samurai’s in a lot of ways. They both wear armor, they both train from a young age, and both are taught about honor, loyalty, and respect; but samurais are taught more effectively in their training, and the Japanese concepts were better. So to answer the essential question of this essay, I would say that there is certainly a large amount of similarities between the two warriors, but if you would consider the samurai’s skills that are better, or enhanced; to be differences, than I would have to conclude with no. The ‘differences’, are far too great in my opinion to say that the similarities are so great that they are almost the same, because they are very different indeed.