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Japanese Samurai Swords Trivia Quiz

A general knowledege quiz on Japanese Samurai swords.

A multiple-choice quiz by suzidunc. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
suzidunc

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
204,061

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
716

Last 3 plays: Guest 141 (4/10), Guest 47 (6/10), Chavs (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In a Samurai sword set, three swords are included. What is the name of the largest one? Hint

Wakazashi

Katana

Tanto

Shirasaya

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the smallest sword called? Hint

Katana

Saya

Tang

Tanto

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the medium sword in the set? Hint

Wakazashi

Katana

Shirasaya

Tanto

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Question 4 of 10

4. What does Full Tang mean? Hint

The blade can be pushed out of the sword

The sword can be used against the Tang armies

The blade is made from Tang steel

The blade of the sword carries on up into the hilt

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Question 5 of 10

5. Samurai swords are only to be used in Japan.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the sheath? Hint

Saya

Bushido

Shira

Tanto

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the Matrix, a Samurai sword was used by who? Hint

Neo

Morpheus

Trinity

Mr Smith

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Question 8 of 10

8. Samurai swords often have cobra, dragon, or gargoyle heads as handles.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the ancient Samurai Warrior code? Hint

Bushido

Tai Chi

Kendo

Tachi

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the Samurai ritualistic suicide after breaking the code of Bushido? Hint

Suci

Seppuku

Samuraide

Sapporo

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Apr 08 2024 : Guest 141: 4/10
Mar 21 2024 : Guest 47: 6/10
Mar 16 2024 : Chavs: 6/10
Mar 14 2024 : Guest 92: 7/10
Mar 11 2024 : Guest 217: 8/10
Mar 06 2024 : matthewpokemon: 10/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In a Samurai sword set, three swords are included. What is the name of the largest one?

Answer: Katana

The Katana is the sword used properly by the Samurai. They believe that one must never ever draw their sword without drawing blood.

2. What is the smallest sword called?

Answer: Tanto

The Tanto is the only other sword carried by the Samurai. It is used for cutting and as a dagger when the Katana is out of use.

3. What is the medium sword in the set?

Answer: Wakazashi

The Wakazashi is for display only but is used by certain types of Samurai for ceremony.

4. What does Full Tang mean?

Answer: The blade of the sword carries on up into the hilt

Full tang swords have a string blade that is built up into the hilt.

5. Samurai swords are only to be used in Japan.

Answer: False

Some martial arts use Samurai swords, including Kendo.

6. What is the name of the sheath?

Answer: Saya

THe saya is the Samurai sword sheath.

7. In the Matrix, a Samurai sword was used by who?

Answer: Morpheus

Morpheus's sword was black with a great spoked hilt.

8. Samurai swords often have cobra, dragon, or gargoyle heads as handles.

Answer: True

Cobra heads are very common as handles, with dragon heads being a very popular sword style.

9. What is the ancient Samurai Warrior code?

Answer: Bushido

Bushido is the ancient art and honor code of the Samurais. They followed this religiously, believing that suicide was needed if it was broken.

10. What is the Samurai ritualistic suicide after breaking the code of Bushido?

Answer: Seppuku

Seppuku is the ritual suicide that Samurais will impose upon themselves if they have broken the art of Bushido.

Source: Author suzidunc

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