Dbq The Difference Between Samurai And Knights

Samurais are a form of warrior found in Japan, while knights are a type of warrior found in European nations. Samurais and knights have many differences, but also share many traits. Samurai and Knights follow a code of honor that reflects who they are and what they stand for . Both of these warriors value their rulers and upper class. Also, each protector starts very young (Samurai start at the age of 14 while Knights start at the age of 21).

Samurais and knights have many differences, but also share many traits. One difference is that Samurais have better armor than the knights due. This armor allows the samurais to use their right arm while the knight's arms are enclosed in their armor. As stated in document D, “Samurai did not wear armor on their right arm so they can easily draw their bow.” Another difference that they have with their armor is in Document D it states, “The knights’ armors weighed about 40 to 60 pounds (heavier than the samurai's armor)” This shows that Samurai would be able to be more agile and move around quicker than the knights would be. Even though the knights have such a heavy amount of armor it could help them because it would protect them from getting hit.

In Document C, the age restrictions of Samurai include: “at about age 14 the trainees officially became samurai in a ceremony called genpuku” and upon meeting certain requirements, “a squire … would usually become a knight at around the age of 21.” This quote shows that the Samurai were mature enough to take on this huge responsibility and go fight people at a young age. While on with the Knights Europeans most likely did not think that these people who were trying to become knights would not be so mature and trustworthy towards the lords and the upper