37. Ninja!
Category – History & Culture.
A thousand years ago, the emergence of ninjas in Japan marked the first recorded example of guerilla warfare. However, this style of fighting was brought to the island nation by Chinese warrior-monks, who may have practiced ninja combat for centuries.
Questions –
- “Ninjas” is a misnomer. What is their correct name?
- Japanese folklore states that the first ninja descended from a demon. What shape did this devil take?
- Do you know what code of “ethics” ninjas used, in contrast to the bushido code of the Samurai?
- What color garment did ninjas wear for night operations? Hint: it wasn’t black like ninjas wear in the movies or green as was chosen for Sign of the Rat.
Assignment – Discover the answers by visiting the About.com website section on Asian History.
Click here to research the answer.
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