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Similarities Between Samurai And Knights
Samurai and Knights were warriors in the Middle Ages. Samurai were from Japan and Knights were from Europe. Although they didn’t have any contact with each other, they were very similar. To become one of these warriors, each person had to go through intense training. After becoming a warrior, they had to pledge loyalty to a lord. After pledging loyalty to a lord, the Knight or Samurai received money or land for their services. The Samurai of Japan and the Knights of Europe were very similar. This essay will answer the guiding question using facts taken from excerpts, charts, and other documents.
The Samurai and Knights were alike in many ways. The first similarity is Samurai and Knights had similar relationships with their lords. Each warrior

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