Question

what was an important difference between samurai and knights?
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Answer 1

Knights were usually Christian, while Samurai followed Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism. One group of warriors were European, while the other was Japanese. Both wore different types of protective gear. Knights wore armor and Samurai were guarded by bamboo gear. These are multiple examples of differences.

Answer 2

Answer: knights were based in Europe, knights had to follow the code of chivalry. The samurai were the highest ranking social caste of the 1603-1867 period. The sumurai were warriors of the premodern japan, and were high at higher standards within society.

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