Swords, Armor, and Bows, Oh My P2

By: Rachel M.

Introduction

• Characteristics• Weapons• Armor• Served master• Role model

Samurai- What They Are and What They Are Like

• Risk life for Japan• Models of Japanese culture• Two swords

Who Cannot be a Samurai

• Born into class• Nobody below samurai• Mastered weapons

Samurai Swords

• Sharp & resilient• Heated & cooled• Slice one blow

Samurai Bow

• Handle near bottom• Hard to aim• Less likely break

Samurai Armor

• Shoulder guards, neck defense, iron helmet• Flexible

Conclusion

• Used weapons• Wore armor• Respected Emperor & Japanese citizens